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election 2012
Implications of Obama’s second term analyzed Experts provide insight on next four years
Students react to election results with mixed feelings
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In the next four years of his presidency, Barack Obama will expand on the efforts of his first term in office. But he wouldn’t have had the opportunity to do so without a broad national base of support. In terms of the immediate results of the election, political science professor Darren Davis said Obama’s maintenance of his 2008 electorate contributed to his reelection.
Much like the rest of the country, the reactions of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s students to the outcome of the 2012 presidential election spanned the political spectrum. For Saint Mary’s senior Liz Craney, President Barack Obama’s reelection was a positive outcome. “The issues that mean the most to me, my views line
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President Barack Obama delivers his victory speech in Chicago on Tuesday night after winning a second term in the White House. Obama said he plans to emphasize bipartisanship in Washington.
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Panel explores coeducation at Notre Dame By NICOLE MICHELS News Writer
“It was like running a gauntlet, every single day.” Jeanine Sterling, a 1976 alumna and member of the first fully coeducated Notre Dame freshman class, dealt with the impact of gender integration at the University firsthand. “We were very young, so the bombardment of mixed messages the girls received was very disconcerting,” Sterling said. “On one hand, we were treated as someone very special … but then the reporters and the cameras left town and the banner
went down and then reality hit.” Sterling spoke at the Eck Visitor Center Thursday in a panel discussion titled “Paving the Way: Reflections on the Early Years of Coeducation at Notre Dame,” commemorating the 40th anniversary of coeducation at the University. The panel, sponsored by the Cushwa Center for the Study of American Catholicism, opened with a recorded comment from University President Emeritus Fr. Ted Hesburgh, who commended all involved in the coeducation process. “This was a great male bastion and no one thought it could
possibly assimilate women,” Hesburgh said. “I’m just delighted that we are a better university, better Catholic university, better modern university because we have women as well as men in the mix.” Dr. Susan Poulson, history professor at the University of Scranton and co-editor of “Going Coed: Women’s Experiences in Formerly Men’s Colleges and Universities, 1950 – 2000,” began the discussion by presenting findings from her research exploring women’s experiences of coeducation. see PANEL PAGE 5
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A group of panelists discuss the early years of Notre Dame coeducation on Thursday night at the Eck Visitors Center.
Football hits 1993’s record Professors discuss ‘Sexuality 101’
By TORI ROECK News Writer
9-0. To those Notre Dame alumni who were here during the 1993 football season, this record feels familiar. On Nov. 13, 1993, a 9-0 Fighting Irish team ranked No. 2 in the country defeated No. 1 ranked Florida State at home, 31-24, in the “Game of the Century,” and the No. 1 sign atop Grace Hall
lit up the next day. “I’ll never forget after we won the game when that No. 1 lit up,” 1994 alum Steve Camilleri said. “It wasn’t there for very long, but to have that No. 1 light up when you’re a student at Notre Dame, especially during your senior year — It’s really special.” One week later, Boston College dashed the 10-0 Irish’s hopes for an undefeated season on a game-winning field
goal in the final seconds of the game, and the No. 1 light went out. “[At the Boston College game] there was a sense of exhaustion I think all around in the student body, in the fans and in the team, because the Florida State game had been such an effort and such an undertaking for everyone,” 1994 alum and University see FANS PAGE 5
By KATIE CARLISLE News Writer
In response to a controversial upcoming lecture addressing sexual orientation and the Church, five Saint Mary’s professors presented their thoughts on this issue as part of “Sexuality 101”in Spes Unica Hall Thursday evening.
Psychology professors Catherine Pittman, Rebecca Stoddart, Bettina Spencer, Religious Studies professor Stacy Davis and Global Studies professor Laura Elder defined sex, gender roles and sexual orientation and discussed the topic within an interdisciplinary context that see SEXUALITY PAGE 4
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From left, juniors Brian Scully and Derek Defensor and sophomore Erin Moran audition for PEMCo’s spring musical, “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Auditions were held Nov. 6 and 7, and performances are scheduled for Feb. 21-23 in Washington Hall.
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Asian Allure Washington Hall 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Celebrate Asian heritage and culture. $10 at the door.
“The Servant of Two Masters” DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. Play by Carlo Goldini.
Lecture: “The Maya Mysteries” DeBartolo Hall 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Study on archaeology, prophecy and fantasy.
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Lecture: “Ethics in Contemporary Irish Journalism” 424 Flanner Hall 3 p.m. Irish studies talk.
Film: “Chicken with Plums” DeBartolo Performing Arts Center 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. $4 for students.
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Students reach out to city By MADDIE DALY News Writer
Under the leadership of president Brett Rocheleau, vice president Katie Rose and chief of staff Katie Baker, this year’s student government has worked vigorously to accomplish five specific goals for the University by collaborating with on- and off-campus organizations. Baker outlined these goals on behalf of the group and discussed its accomplishments and current projects in progress. In order to increase the safety of all students and modernize the University, Baker said members of student government have collaborated with the Call to Action Movement, the 4 to 5 Movement, Core Council and the Office of Student Affairs. “[Student government] partnered with the Call to Action Movement to advocate for improved resources for historically underrepresented students, deepen the University’s commitment to diversity and implement a one-stop shop for reporting of discriminatory harassment,” Baker said. The administration also aims to deepen the relationship between students and residents of South Bend through collaboration with campus and local leaders,
Baker said. “Hosting a Community Summit in Downtown South Bend [brought] together city and University leaders in an effort to deepen relationships between local colleges and universities and the South Bend community,” she said.
“Hosting a Community Summit in Downtown South Bend [brought] together city and University leaders in an effort to deepen relationships between local colleges and universities and the South Bend community.” Katie Baker chief of staff Student Government
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Although the administration has kept busy working to make progress toward achieving these goals during the first half of the semester, Baker said additional projects and initiatives are slated for the rest of the year. Such initiatives include launching a website to centralize all service opportunities for students, creating an eND Hunger booklet to aid people in the South Bend community who use food stamps to make healthy eating, working with the Office of Auxiliary Operations to implement Domer Dollars at off-campus retailers and working with the community to improve visibility of crosswalks to off-campus destinations. In response to these concerns, Off-Campus Council president Katie Kehl said the organization will host a “Know Your Rights” questionand-answer session Monday at 4 p.m. in the Montgomery Auditorium of the LaFortune Student Center. “While geared towards offcampus students, everyone is welcome to hear Brooks Grainger, a lawyer from Krisor & Associates, speak of student off-campus rights,” Kehl said. Students can email any questions they would like answered at the forum to OCC@nd.edu. Contact Maddie Daly at mdaly6@nd.edu
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Catherine Scallen, bottom, a member of Notre Dame’s class of 2011, chose to work for Catholic Volunteer Network after graduation.
By CATHERINE OWERS News Writer
For many college seniors, there seem to be only two options for life after graduation: getting a job or continuing education. However there exists a third option, postgraduate service, especially popular for University of Notre Dame students. 2011 alumna Catherine Scallen is currently a recruitment associate for Catholic Volunteer Network. Catholic Volunteer Network is an organization of service programs that “fosters and promotes full-time national and international service opportunities for people of all backgrounds, ages and skills,” according to the organization’s website. “Catholic Volunteer Network supports and enhances the work of its membership by providing training and resources, networking opportunities, and national advocacy,” it states in the organization’s mission statement.“The Recruitment Associate position is a sixmonth program for two students who have just finished postgraduate service,” Scallen said. In this position, Scallen and the other associate travel to different schools around the country and talk about their personal volunteering experiences. “We’re essentially roadwarriors,” she said. For a year after graduation, Scallen worked with Good Shepherd Volunteers
as a marketing assistant at HandCrafting Justice, an organization dedicated to economic justice and fair trade products. At the end of her year of service, Scallen began looking for “real” job options, she said. “The service year is a very intense immersion experience, but I didn’t feel that I was done processing my experience and no jobs stood out to me,” Scallen said, Scallen said she likes the mission-oriented nature of the job at the Catholic Volunteer Network, as well as getting to work with service program directors and coordinators. “I love getting to spend more time with these people, who are so unique”, she said. Scallen, who studied Spanish and American Studies, says her involvement in many of the Center for Social Concerns programs as an undergraduate encouraged her to pursue postgraduate service opportunities. “I did a Summer Service Learning Program between my freshman and sophomore years, and it got me hooked,” she said. “I did an Urban Plunge, and between my junior and senior years I interned at a nonprofit in Minnesota.” To students considering postgraduate service, Scallen said she highly recommends getting involved as an undergraduate, utilizing the Notre Dame alumni network and doing research. Contact Catherine Owers at cowers@nd.edu
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Saint Mary’s welcomes senior dads to campus College hosts three-day event to offer seniors father-daughter bonding experience
By REBECCA O’NEIL News Writer
Thisweekend,SaintMary’swillwelcome men from all over the country as fathers arrive on campus for Senior Dads Weekend, a three-day long event that encourages fathers to reconnect with their daughters through both organized and informal activities. Senior Sarah Huser said she is looking forward to sharing her college experience with her father for a few days. “It’s not something most college students get to do. I feel like the Saint Mary’s community extends beyond the student body and the professors;, it encompasses each person’s family,” she said. “I’m excited to let him experience first-hand why I love Saint Mary’s so much.” Senior and Elkhart native Mara Scott said she plans to give her father a personal tour of campus as well, even
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included biological, environmental and cultural explanations for human sexuality. Pittman said the event, sponsored by the Psychology Department, provided a necessary source of information from the opposite side of a highly contested public debate that will come into focus during the Nov. 13 Theology on Fire lecture, titled “The Church and Same-Sex Attraction” and featuring Dr. Philip Sutton, a psychologist and marriage and family therapist. “When we learned about the lecture hosted by Campus Ministry, the Psychology Department was concerned about why he was chosen to represent the Catholic viewpoint,” Pittman said. Sutton’s approach to same-sex attraction therapy does not coincide with widely held views on the issue, Pittman said. “In the Psychology Department, we’re aware of what the standards of treatment are, and his [Sutton’s] practices are contrary to every organization that offers therapy,” she said. The multifaceted nature of sexual orientation makes it difficult to study and draw conclusions, Elder said. Spencer said such controversial events as Sutton’s upcoming lecture often isolate lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) students, so she encouraged the Saint Mary’s community to consider the importance of campus climate to LGBTQ students and how it impacts their college experiences. Student Diversity Board President Maggie Galvin said the event prepared student attendees for Sutton’s visit to campus next week. “I thought this event was great and so informative. Even if half of the girls who came tonight go to [Sutton’s] event they’ll bring educated and knowledgeable questions,” she said. Contact Katie Carlisle at kcarli02@saintmarys.edu
though she sees her parents about once a week. “It’ll be fun to show him around and literally walk through my daily schedule with him,” Scott said. “He’s not as involved in my college life so it’s nice to involve him in it on my own terms.” Scott said she is also interested to meet the male role models who have influenced her peers. “I’m so used to talking with my friends’ moms and having them talk to my mom, but I haven’t even met most of my friends’ dads. I’m not sure what to expect. It will be a good environment because we’re doing manly things, like the beer tasting,” Scott said. “I plan on tailgating and then going to a screening of the football game in Vander Vennet Theatre.” SeniorMaggieGalvinsaidherfather hasn’t visited Saint Mary’s since her older sister’s graduation two years ago. “I seriously just got off the phone
with him about [this weekend],” Galvin said. “He loves spending quality time with me. I’m definitely daddy’s little girl.” The weekend’s official events include evening entertainment in Noble Family Dining Hall, “The Secret Garden,” a game watch and a Mass. “I’m pumped for the beer garden,” Galvin said. “I think my goal of the weekend is to make my dad feel like he’s back at school and living it up with his frat.” Scott said she is most enthusiastic about the hypnotist featured in the Dining Hall Friday night. “I’m hoping it’s the one that they’ve had at ND. I’ve been to three shows over there and it seems so fun and unusual,” she said. “I want my dad to be hypnotized!” In comparison with her Moms Weekend experience, senior Nicole DeRoche said she anticipates a more
laid-back, “carefree” weekend with her father. “I would probably shop with my mom, whereas my dad and I will most likely go to the Football Hall of Fame, out to eat and then out to bars,” DeRoche said. “My dad’s a Notre Damealum,andhe’seagertoreturnto his old stomping ground and show me where he used to party.” While Senior Dads Weekend is a privilege for Saint Mary’s students, it also marks the beginning of the end of their time at the College. “It’s one of the things that I’ve looked forward to since freshman year,” Galvin said. “So it’s almost surreal for both me and my parents for me to be in my last year of school. When I started college [my dad] told me it was just going to fly by and here I am … approachinganeventthatalreadymarks the end of it.” Husersaidherfatherisapprehensive
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about her impending graduation. “Honestly, the weekend is probably more important to him than it is to me. I’m excited about being a senior and he isn’t,” Huser said. “I’m moving out of the house officially in six months and as much as he respects the person who I have become, there’s no doubt he’s missing the little girl who always ran up to him in the driveway when he pulled in on his truck.” For DeRoche, this weekend represents a unique father-daughter bonding experience. “We’ll definitely be having a lot of ‘what’s happening next’ conversations,” DeRoche said. “It’s a special time for my father because it will probably be the last organized event we’ll ever do together, besides the fatherdaughter dance at marriage.” Contact Rebecca O’Neil at roneil01@saintmarys.edu
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photographer Matt Cashore said. “I think everyone was just a little flat.” As this year’s 9-0 team travels to Chestnut Hill, Mass., to reprise the “Holy War” on Saturday, Camilleri said he expects a different result. “This Notre Dame team that we’re putting on the field Saturday night in Boston is not going to lose to this Boston College team,” Camilleri said. “It’s just not going to happen.” Despite hopes for a win over Boston College this year, Camilleri said he sees a lot of parallels between his senior football season and this one. “I’ve been in the stands at all the home games this year. I was at the game in Chicago when we played Miami, and I just felt a lot like I did back in 1993,” he said. “There’s just a real excitement and an energy that’s as heightened as it’s ever been since 1993.” While previous Notre Dame teams in the late 1980s and early 1990s had been consistently ranked in the top 10, Cashore said students expected the 1993 season to be a “wait and see year.” Quarterback Rick Mirer had just graduated, and
promising freshman quarterback Ron Powlus had broken his collarbone before the season began. But senior quarterback Kevin McDougal shone in the second game of the season with a 27-23 win against Michigan, a game Notre Dame was expected to lose, and Cashore said that changed the momentum of the season. “They didn’t expect much out of Kevin McDougal, and the Michigan game was his chance to show what he could do and the team’s chance to show that they were going to
“There’s just a real excitement and an energy that’s as heightened as it’s ever been since 1993.” Steve Camilleri Notre Dame class of 1994
exceed expectations,” Cashore said. Many fans also began this season skeptical of the team’s ability and uncertain over who would be taking the snaps.
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This time sophomore quarterback Everett Golson stepped up to show he could lead the offense, Camilleri said. “The way the team bounced back last weekend against Pittsburgh, they found a way to win,” he said. “Everett Golson found a way to win.” Confident in Golson’s leadership, many fans started looking forward to a national championship as this year’s undefeated record continues, just as in 1993. “Everyone was going ahead booking plane reservations for whatever the bowl game would be for the national championship … and suddenly snapped awake in the fourth quarter [of the Boston College game],” Cashore said. While the loss to Boston College didn’t completely squash the 1993 team’s chances for a national championship, Florida State ended up winning, despite a loss to the Irish earlier in the season. “We felt like we deserved to be the national champion because we beat the team that became the national champion,” Camilleri said. “We were disappointed, but we weren’t disappointed in our team. We were disappointed in how our team got voted. I think some of us still think we were the national champion that year.” Cashore said most students’ reaction to the national championship snub was to say, “We’ll be back.” “There was a sense that … this is a place that will always be in contention for a national championship,” Cashore said. “We certainly didn’t have the sense of, ‘Well, that was the last chance for 20 years to do that.’ … No one foresaw the bad string of almost 20 years that happened.” While the pressure is on for the 2012 team to reclaim the national championship title that was just out of reach for their 1993 counterparts, Camilleri, executive director of the South Bend Center for the Homeless, said win or lose, the two Notre Dame football teams are united by their players’ unique concern for the community. “I’ve been fortunate to get to know some of the players because they volunteer at the Center for the Homeless. … They are just an incredible group,” Camilleri said. “Much like the team I knew in ’93 who were friends of mine, this team is very deeply involved in helping out their surrounding community, and that is one of the best comparisons we can make.” Contact Tori Roeck at vroeck@nd.edu
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Fr. Thomas Blantz, professor of history and former vice president of student affairs, said the University began coeducation by admitting 325 undergraduate women in the fall of 1972, after a failed merger with Saint Mary’s College. Kathleen Cekanski-Farrand, attorney for the South Bend City Council for 38 years, previously served as rector of Badin and Breen-Phillips Halls while teaching law during the early years of coeducation. She said she appreciated the work of prominent University figures like Fr. Blantz and Fr. Hesburgh to provide support for female students. “The one thing that we all talked about was the lack of role models in the dorm,” she said. “I can remember Fr. Ted saying very vividly that the best role model is on top of the golden dome.” The panelists who experienced coeducation as undergraduate students shared their personal experiences of the integration of women at Notre Dame. Sterling said life as the new minority on campus was difficult to swallow. “Suddenly you’re the only girl in a classroom full of 30, you have upperclassmen telling you that you’re not welcome at Notre Dame, you hear a lot of alumni are angry, there are guys in South Dining Hall waving score cards rating your looks,” she said. “On that first football Saturday, a crowd of alumni stood silently watching each of us emerge to go to breakfast.” Double Domer Ann Therese Darin, an attorney and journalist, was The Observer’s first female news editor and received the Sigma Delta Chi award for her reporting on Notre Dame coeducation. Darin also authored the book “Thanking Father Ted: Thirty-Five Years of Notre Dame Coeducation,” which is distributed to all female undergraduates upon entering the University. During the earliest days of coeducation, Darin said “weird things happened.” “One of my best friends was kicked out of a required class for her government major repeatedly … because the professor said he had never taught a woman and he wasn’t going to start,” she said. “For two weeks, all that she did was bounce between Dean Waddick’s office and the class like a ping-pong ball and finally, she couldn’t take it anymore.” Darin said her friend’s brother advised her to work for the top
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grade in the class on the first quiz so the professor would stop dismissing her from class. “She ended up getting the top grade in the class in the spring. Amazingly, she wasn’t the only one of my classmates to experience this,” she said. Humor was the only antidote to the unfair treatment, Darin said. “A sense of humor went a long way, particularly when you were called in class and the professor said ‘Mr.!’ and he was talking to you, or asked for the ‘woman’s point of view’ and was looking directly at you,” she said. Darin said women worked hard to assimilate into mainstream, masculine Notre Dame culture. “One of the basic ways to fit in, when you were one out of 20, was to dress like guys,” Darin said. “To dress like a woman at any time other than a football weekend was just inviting trouble.” Dan Reagan, a 1976 alumnus and former associate vice president for University Relations, said he was ecstatic to be a member of the first coeducated class, but many of his classmates were not prepared for the maturity of the 125 women. “The boys … seemed to fall into three categories: the percentage that felt women had taken their space … the little larger percentage were ready to strut their stuff and sweep you off your feet … the third group … was a bit oblivious, was more concerned with just plain being guys,” Reagan said. “We Notre Dame men knew that the Notre Dame women were smart … more prepared, definitely more mature …We were intimidated.” The intimidation factor set the tone for awkward gender relations, Reagan said. “What do large groups of intimidated males do? They try to be funny, try to take advantage of large numbers, they lose sight of decorum,” he said. “The groupthink would take over, especially in those early years.” Reagan said the precedent set by the first group of brave women continues to pay dividends today. “You have changed the place its people, maybe in ways you don’t think about,” he said. “I guarantee as we raised our daughters we had you in mind as the role models: strong, faithful, smart, loyal … You prepared us to be fathers to the future women of Notre Dame, and you need to be thanked for that.” Contact Nicole Michels at nmichels@nd.edu
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“Looking at the results, I think what stands out is the remnants of Obama’s electoral coalition from 2008,” Davis said. “It was reduced … but there were still those signs of an intact coalition that got him elected.” Just as in 2008, Davis said Obama performed well among young voters, women, AfricanAmericans and Latinos but garnered little support from white male voters. Political science professor Peri Arnold said Republican Gov. Mitt Romney’s reliance on white voter support — exit polls showed 89 percent of Romney’s total votes came from white voters — does not bode well for his party’s future. “That’s a bad sign because we are quickly becoming a minority majority country, so the problem for Republicans that emerges is that they do very well in Oklahoma, so to speak, but Oklahoma is not the future of America,” Arnold said. “The election seems to suggest kind of a remnant or older embodiment of the Republican Party in the largely white, largely older electorate.” Despite the breadth of the president’s victory, Arnold said Obama’s close national margin
of victory reflects a “problem in American politics.” “There is a partisan cleavage in which Democrats have the advantage because their demography is the emerging national demography,” Arnold said. Davis and Arnold said the outcome of the election revealed the Republican Party’s primary weakness in appealing to a broad electorate, as evidenced by the president’s sweep of all battleground states except North Carolina. But both professors said strengthening that weakness by 2016 will prove challenging. “The real dilemma for the Republican Party … may be more than a matter of what kind of candidate they put forward,” Arnold said. “It may be more of a deep cultural matter because the Republican Party is old, religious and white, which is not very appealing as America becomes less religious, less white and more diverse.” “It’s one thing for people to suggest that the Republican Party needs to moderate and be less antagonistic, but … parties are made up of individuals, so it’s really difficult for some authority to reframe what a party stands for and what it is,” Davis said. “If the Republicans want the White
House in 2016, there are things they need to do, but whether they can do it is a different story.” That party identity will also factor into the basic function of the government’s legislative branch, Arnold said. “We’re still in a real pickle regarding governance because of the polarization of the parties and the Republican control of the House,” he said. “The strategic problem for Obama is still figuring out how to do business with House Republicans.” Arnold said collaboration between Congress and the president will be necessary to address the nation’s impending economic issues. “The initial posture of the Republicans in the House is that they don’t plan to be very flexible, especially in terms of a fiscal policy deal to avert the coming fiscal cliff, so that’s cause for immediate worry,” he said. Continuing disagreements about marginal tax rates and the dramatic drop in the stock market over the past two days also raise questions about the ability of the government to cooperate on vital issues, Arnold said. “Now that the election is over, what we really need to worry about is can this government govern and deal with Paid Advertisement
our most central problems?” he said. But Arnold said the president will likely be more flexible on policy in his second term without considering his prospects for reelection. “Now that he’s not facing reelection, you’re going to find that Obama is more flexible than in his first term and willing to make deals if he can find Republicans willing to make deals with him,” Arnold said. “But the Republicans in the House right now are so ideological that it will be a real challenge for him.” Despite that challenge, Davis said the reduction of pressure on Obama will impact the president’s governing style. “I think you’re going to see a different Barack Obama in his second term. His presidential style and character are going to become more assertive and aggressive,” Davis said. “He’ll identify areas where he would like to have a substantial impact and focus on those things. He has to think in terms of his legacy.” But in order to become a more effective leader, Arnold said Obama must overcome his first-term weakness of failing to discuss his decisions with the American public. “The presidency is an office of narrative and storytelling to
the American people, explaining leadership and reasons behind choices, and Obama simply wasn’t doing that. That was a really striking failure,” he said. “Now that Obama seems to realize his weakness, I think we’ll get a president who is more aware and more committed to the explanation of his leadership to the American people. Presidents are successful because they explain themselves well and have a narrative, not necessarily because of what’s happening behind closed doors.” As the president transitions into his second term, Arnold said Obama must take care to consider the secondterm precedent set by former Commanders-in-Chief. “We as Americans and Obama as a second-term president ought to be wary of the historical pattern of traps and crises for second-term presidents,” Arnold said. “More than anything else, it’s a tendency towards overconfidence because they don’t have to run again and got a mandated reelection, so presidents have over and over again acted in ways to suggest they think they can push boundaries.” Contact Kristen Durbin at kdurbin@nd.edu
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DETROIT — In the days since Superstorm Sandy, an alarming prediction has flashed across the Internet: Hundreds of thousands of flood-damaged vehicles will inundate the nation’s used-car market, and buyers might not be told which cars have been marred. Not true, according to insurance-claims data reviewed by The Associated Press. The actual number of affected vehicles is far smaller, and some of those cars will be repaired and kept by their owners. The dire predictions are being spread by a company that sells vehicle title and repair histories and by the largest group representing American car dealers. They claim the number of cars damaged by Sandy could be larger than when Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast in 2005 and marred more than 600,000 vehicles. But an AP analysis of claims data supplied by major insurance
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companies shows the number of cars reported damaged so far is a fraction of that. The companies — State Farm, Progressive, New Jersey Manufacturers, Nationwide and USAA — have received about 38,000 car-damage claims. “It’s not anything near what
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we’re talking about in the Katrina situation,” said James Appleton, president of the New Jersey Coalition of Automotive Retailers, a statewide association of more than 500 dealers. Frank Scafidi, a spokesman for the National Insurance Crime Bureau, an insurance company group that monitors fraud and other trends, concurred, saying insurers watched by his group are logging far fewer claims than they did with Katrina. “It doesn’t translate to there’s going to be 2, 3, 400,000 cars out of this thing just because this is such a huge geographic storm,” Scafidi said. Other large insurers, such as Farmers, Allstate, Geico and Liberty Mutual, either did not return calls or declined to release claims information.
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up the most with the president,” she said. “I don’t think he’s the perfect president, and I don’t think the country would have gone down the tubes if [Gov. Mitt] Romney were elected … but knowing that someone who shares my beliefs [is the president] is really exciting to me.” Craney said she believes equality will become a priority during Obama’s second term. “Same-sex marriage is the civil rights issue of our time,” she said. “I think … regardless of skin color, sexuality … eventually, everyone will be seen as equal sooner rather than later.” Junior Alex Coccia said Obama’s reelection ref lects the diverse future of the country. [Ed. note: Coccia is an Observer Viewpoint columnist.] “To me, this was a testament to the confidence I have in how we are moving forward … becoming more accepting, [having] more diversity,” he said. “These are things that I hold very dear, things I strive for and promote and advocate for.” Senior Jimmy Walsh said the president’s reelection, though unsurprising, was a disappointment. “I wasn’t surprised,” he said. “I knew all the polls were indicating Obama wins. I knew Romney had a slim chance to none to win in the first place.” For Walsh and the majority of the American electorate, the economy was the most important issue throughout this election. “I felt like Obama had four years and wasn’t able to accomplish anything for the employment rate,” he said. “I’m hoping Obama and the
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Republicans can work together … and somehow reduce the deficit, but I don’t know if, given the past four years, they can reach an agreement.” W hile Walsh said he is nervous about the nation’s economic future during Obama’s second term, Coccia said he views Obama’s next four years as an opportunity to continue the work of his first term. “I think what [the result of the election] says to me regarding the economy is our focus has to be on people and not on profit,” he said.” My personal opinion is that President Obama’s policies ref lect that more, and this will be a good opportunity for us to see how we can do better with both Republican and Democratic policies.” Walsh said his home state of Missouri has begun to shift away from the political trends of the country as a
“I felt like I didn’t have to watch the election results, I just had to look at my Twitter or Facebook feed.” Jenny Gracyalny senior
whole. “In 2008, Missouri voted for McCain, which was the first deviation away from the country, and this election, Missouri voted for Romney by a margin of 10 points,” he said. “The country and Missouri are going two different ways and I’m starting to wondering what’s going on.” Saint Mary’s senior Jenny Gracyalny said she was intrigued by the large role of role social media in the election compared to elections past. “I felt like I didn’t have to watch the election results, I just had to look at my Twitter or Facebook feed,” she said. “I think this has changed from years past.” Gracyalny said she observed a high volume of political argument and disagreement via social media. “I had people tell me they stopped being friends with people [on Facebook] because of what they said about the election,” she said. Although social media provided a source of conf lict, Gracyalny said she was encouraged by high voter turnout. “I was really pleased … to see how this election was important to a bunch of different people,” she said. “The fact that you can vote, that your voice can still be heard … Voting is a right we should and could take advantage of.” Contact Anna Boarini at aboari01@saintmarys.edu
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Facebook politicking Nicole Michels News Writer
“Off the fiscal cliff we go.” “Ohio may not win championships, but we sure do win presidential elections.” “If I’m going to live in a communist country I prefer to live in a tropical one. Off to Cuba!” “It’s chill, the apocalypse is in like a month.” “Ballots full of women. Love you, Obama.” “Luckily, in Illinois, my vote is cancelled out by the vote of at least one dead person’s and possibly someone’s pet.” While these excerpts from my news feed are funny, far too many of the pre- and postelection statuses were insanely partisan rants about the “injustice in our country,” the “corrupt political system,” the “ruin the U.S. is quickly approaching” and about other subjects ranging from taxes to abortion and healthcare. Why do so many of our peers seem to think the Internet — Facebook, specifically — is an appropriate venue to reveal intimate aspects of our political beliefs? Forget amusing ones like those at the beginning of this column, I’m talking about posts where people indulge in proselytizing on social media. I have to question the motives of these people, because I cannot think of even one person I know who would see a Facebook post and change his or her political views. Why, then, do so many of us do this? Maybe the person just wants affirmation his or her viewpoint is ‘right’ by soliciting comments confirming the opinion he or she posts. Maybe the original poster just wants to appear clever, to make sure everyone knows just how funny, smart and well-informed they actually are. Maybe the person genuinely wants to transform the mindsets of his or her Facebook community in an arguably misguided attempt to inform. The truth of the matter is any of these motivations are misguided when the status is a partisan diatribe. Proclaiming political affiliations on Facebook is the equivalent of standing in the middle of South Quad, DeBartolo Hall or any other public place in your real-life ‘network’ and screaming “I hate pro-choice/ pro-life people!” or “I want the government to give me money!” Very few people would do that. When you don’t know your audience it is incredibly difficult to share very personal aspects of belief without doing it offensively — or at the very least, awkwardly. To all you partisan Facebook ranters: Do you really want to show your hand by revealing your political beliefs to everyone in your community? By delivering that information in person, you can ensure that you control who knows it and the perception that they form of you. By passing that off into the Internet world, you give that choice to anyone in your social network. At least we all can now take a collective breath: Election season is over. As our news feeds clear of partisan bickering, hopefully we can all use Facebook more constructively … right? Contact Nicole Michels at nmichels@nd.edu The views expressed in the Inside Column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
A time for solidarity, not bitterness Editorial Tuesday night we elected our comma nder in chief for t he nex t four yea rs. We did not elect a president for New York or Ca lifornia or Washing ton or Massachusetts. More t ha n 60 million people acted on t heir belief t hat President Ba rack Oba ma was t he better choice to tack le t he major cha llenges we face today, bot h at home a nd abroad. But more t ha n 57 million people disag reed. A nyone watching a ny sor t of screen on Elect ion Night was well awa re of t he dissension in our count r y. Tw itter a nd Facebook ex ploded w it h a ng r y comments denouncing t he president, t he vot ing popu lat ion a nd even t he electora l process as a whole. Even before t he elect ion, a n x ious obser vers expressed a ll sor ts of u lt imatums shou ld t heir favored ca ndidate lose — so when is t he mass exodus f rom t he count r y we’ve been hea ring so much about? Shor t of impeachment, t here’s no going back f rom our decision as a people. A merica ns must cont inue to live a nd work a nd ra ise fa milies in a count r y led by President Oba ma — whet her t hey voted for him or not. A lost elect ion is not t he t ime to g ive up on A merica or democracy or our elected of f icia ls. It is a t ime to ma inta in dia log ue, to ex press concerns a nd to hold our of f icia ls to t he highest sta nda rds, a ll while rema ining respect f u l a nd suppor t ive of our leaders, so long as t hey act in good fa it h. We a ll lose as a people when we ca nnot demonst rate to t he outside world a decent level of nat iona l solida rit y. Bot h former Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney a nd Oba ma ra n for t he highest of f ice in our government w it h t he belief t heir policies a nd backg rounds wou ld best benef it t he A merica n people. W hile t heir ideolog ies dif fered — somet imes drast ica lly — t here is no reason to assume t hey weren’t act ing in accorda nce w it h t heir consciences. Accordingly, t here is no need to hold a g r udge towa rd eit her ca ndidate or eit her
pa r t y, whet her we li ke t he outcome of t he elect ion or not. We shou ld be t ha n k f u l for t he polit ica l debate a nd disag reement we have in our nat ion. It’s ev idence of t he vast number of choices we a re for tunate to have. We have close races because we have competent ca ndidates w it h wel l-reasoned v iews t hat hit home w it h a substa nt ia l number of A merica ns. More impor ta ntly, it’s a n indicator t hat A merica ns a re w i l ling a nd able to disag ree a nd to ex press t heir beliefs in a ver y public way. This is not t he case ever y where. Even today, brave indiv idua ls outside t he United States risk ever yt hing t hey have in pursuit of t he right to vote at a l l or to have t heir votes count in a leg it imate elect ion. Demonst rat ion of polit ica l opposit ion is st i l l of ten met w it h v iolence in t he Midd le East a nd elsewhere, where i l leg it imate leaders r u le by fea r, w it hout concern for “w inning” over t he people’s vote. Beyond our borders, vot ing resu lts or t ra nsit ions bet ween polit ica l reg imes ca n spa rk a level of conf lict requiring police or mi lita r y inter vent ion. In t he United States of A merica, we ex pect t he losing ca ndidate to of fer a concession speech t he ver y night of t he resu lts, which Romney g raciously did. W hi le t he resu lts of such a ha rd-fought elect ion may st ing, it is impor ta nt to appreciate t he const r ucts of t he g reat — t hough imper fect — system our predecessors worked t irelessly to establish. No one shou ld ask or ex pect Romney suppor ters to become Oba ma suppor ters or Republica ns to become Democrats. No one is ask ing disappointed voters to g ive up t heir principles or stop f ight ing for what t hey believe in. On t he cont ra r y, now is t he t ime to push ha rder t ha n ever, to keep polit icia ns accountable a nd t r u ly representat ive of t he people. W hat we shou ld a l l ex pect f rom one a not her, however, is t hat we w i l l f irst a nd foremost be A merica ns, unif ied under leaders we elected t hrough a fa ir a nd leg it imate system not a f forded to ma ny across t he world.
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Free bus tickets to Canada Gary Caruso Capitol Comments
For Mitt Romney supporters, President Barack Obama’s reelection is not unlike 1972, when my fellow Notre Dame seniors and I swore we would flee to Canada if the great “Silent Majority” of pro-Vietnam War devout Christians and hardhat construction workers voted together to reelect Richard Nixon. We were absolutely certain our nation could never survive another four years of Nixon’s policies. We were sure thousands more of our generation would die in an unjust war. We were utterly convinced of Nixon’s inherent evil when he characterized us with an anti-youth, anti-drug, anti-war and anti-choice slogan: “Acid, amnesty and abortion.” Today — four decades after my generation’s post-election “flee to Canada” impulse — many have the same urge to escape northward, while some have actually gone beyond rational thinking. Last Sunday, two days before the election, a Virginia man worried his defense contract might end if Obama were reelected. After attending church, he murdered his wife and two teenage boys before killing himself. On Tuesday evening, former SNL comedian Victoria Jackson proclaimed through Twitter she could not stop crying. She concluded, “The Democrat party voted God out of their platform and adopted Romans 1 … In the Good vs. Evil battle, today, Evil won. Thanks a lot Christians for not showing up. You
disgust me.” Mentally fragile meltdowns ignited this week in response to the antiObama forces’ nasty campaign bravado. Operating since the 2010 Citizens United decision by the Supreme Court equated unlimited money expenditures with free speech, a number of sources attempted to paint a picture of Obama as a “lazy, un-American, Santa Claus socialist, America-hating, welfare supporting, war on coal, food stamp Muslim” president. Remarkably, outside groups spent a billion dollars, mostly from a handful of aging Caucasian men, to fuel that narrative. Former George W. Bush political mogul Karl Rove led advertising spending with $100 million through his Super PAC Crossroads GPS. Sands Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson spent between $70 and $100 million while the oil tycoon Koch brothers personally contributed $60 million and leveraged another $100 million to defeat President Obama and elect Republican U.S. Senate candidates. To their surprise, they collectively failed to achieve either goal. These plutocrats hoped to lessen governmental regulations and pay lower taxes under Romney. Perhaps if they simply paid their modest tax increases under Obama, they would have more money in the bank today compared to their larger out-of-pocket expenditures directed against the president. Individually, their motives vary between power and political survival. Rove views himself as a GOP kingmaker. The Koch brothers desire a
more friendly regulatory environment to further their oil and business profits. Adelson, on the other hand, wants a stronger commitment to Israel as well as an end to government probes into his business empire. Unless we could individually dwell within their social and uber-financial circles — the so-called “Wealthiest One Percent” Romney personally and perfectly epitomized over the course of his campaign — we have no way of fathoming their lifestyle’s daily bubble. However, we can judge them through their public deeds and certainly gauge the size of their hearts through their charitable works. For example, megafamous and ultra-wealthy entertainer Lady Gaga announced this week she will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Sandy relief effort. What checks have these angry, anti-Obama old white billionaires written to ease the devastation overwhelming their pal, New Jersey GOP governor Chris Christie? That answer, in light of the millions they quickly and freely contributed to defeat Obama, exposes how true their hearts beat. For his part, Romney could have better connected with the diverse suffering population facing homelessness and desperation due to Hurricane Sandy. Rather than staging an Ohio collection drive using $5,000 of staffbought Wal-Mart goods to supply attendees with no handout, Romney should have stayed within himself and bundled several large checks from his billionaire backers. He could still
have staged his photo opt and amassed peanut butter jars from supporters as they filed into his rally venue. But, he should have also collected five $100,000 checks from his billionaire backers, and then personally matched them to total a $1 million donation. A good campaign staff would have turned his awkward, cheesy peanut butter collection drive into a heartfelt peanut butter and cheese soufflé extravaganza. On election evening, while buying gasoline during my return from driving my 97-year-old Aunt Sophie to vote in Pennsylvania, my purchase totaled $17.76 as the radio played “Don’t you worry about a thing.” I took those as good omens for Election Day, which every American should also expect going forward. Our nation continues to survive like it has after every election. If anyone deserves a bus trip to Canada, it is those moneymen who just tried to buy our presidency. While not their preferred mode of transportation, a bus is all they deserve. For anyone who also wants to join them, I’m offering free bus tickets to Canada. Gary Caruso, a 1973 graduate of Notre Dame, serves in the Department of Homeland Security and was a legislative and public affairs director at the U.S. House of Representatives and in President Clinton’s administration. His column appears every other Friday. Contact him at: GaryJCaruso@alumni.nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
DARPA’s newest designer is you Austin Lagomarsino The Toolbox
DARPA, the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency, is the United States’ main agency for top secret, highly classified defense projects. When the military faces a challenge current technology cannot satisfy, DARPA is tasked with creating an outside-the-box solution, and quickly. They have amassed an incredible list of projects they headed or started, including ASTOVL, precursor to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, ARPANET, precursor to the internet, the MQ-1 Predator drone and the X-37, the secret new unmanned space plane. For most defense companies, where a security clearance is often required to know anything, the thought of opening up a project to the public would be absurd. Because of the threat public knowledge would create, most defense companies keep all important technical information secret, hidden in encrypted emails and protected by armed guards. For DARPA, the thought of farming a project out to the public is just another clever solution. Because DARPA only employs around 140 technical employees, the agency does not have the manpower to solve all the problems it is presented with. Instead, it realized there are millions of bright minds in the country who are capable of thinking of the one perfect solution everyone else missed. They have held several contests before: for a driverless car, for a social networking strategy and for a robotics competition, among others. This month, DARPA unveiled a new challenge for 2013: FANG. The Fast Adaptable Next-Generation Ground Vehicle contest has been announced and is open to any
individual or group who wishes to submit designs. The challenge is to design the next-generation amphibious infantry fighting vehicle for the United States Military. The challenge consists of three phases, which begin in early 2013: chassis and drive train, superstructure and final design. In each design, submissions will be submitted, analyzed and returned to the designers with comments, suggestions and a score. The team may then revise, edit and resubmit their design. The team with the winning design of each phase is rewarded with a million-dollar cash prize. In addition, the winning final design is forwarded on to iFAB facilities, who will construct several production models. These will then be shipped to the United States Marine Corps for testing and demonstration. Two major implications stem from this project. The first is that with the incredible connectivity the internet affords, the industry of design may be rapidly changing. The concept of having other firms or consultants design components for a given firm’s product is fairly common, as vertical integration is not standard in most industries. However, the idea designs could come from anyone interested enough to submit a design is very creative. One of the first predecessors of this approach is already the common approach used SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. SETI takes in so much data from its array of radars, antennae and telescopes that they could never afford the amount of computing power it would take to process it all effectively. Thinking creatively, they presented astronomy enthusiasts the opportunity to donate the use of their idle computers: Whenever you are not active on your personal computer, SETI uses this computing capability to process data. This allowed SETI to get the desired information and allowed
space enthusiasts to contribute to a cause that interested them. Another creative project was Foldit, a game challenging players to model proteins. While scientists and doctors made only modest progress combatting the chemistry of HIV/AIDS in the last 10 years, the contest was opened up on Foldit. With the challenge of modeling the illusive enzyme the HIV virus uses to multiply, it took players only three weeks to find the answer. This discovery, through use of the brilliance of the masses, is theorized to lead to significant improvements in fighting HIV/AIDS. The same concept applies to FANG, but with even more advantages. With the interest of many young, creative minds, DARPA gets not only a laundry list of brilliant new ideas for this project, but an impressive list of potential employees who have already demonstrated proficiency in the creative environment DARPA is built around. In the future, we may see this kind of approach used to solve even larger problems. The second major implication is I will be forming a team to submit a FANG design. Following DARPA’s strategy of opening the contest to the public, consider this an open casting call for anyone who wishes to get involved with the project to join the team. Because the project is new, work will be defined as the project unfolds, but there is a place for everyone. If you are interested in joining the team or getting more information, please contact me at alagomar@nd.edu. Austin Lagomarsino is a junior aerospace engineering major. He can be reached at alagomar@nd.edu The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
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1. “Goldfinger”
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Best Bond Movies
Breaking news: following the smash sucAssistant Managing Editor cess of “Skyfall,” Daniel Craig and everyone else Kevin Noonan involved with the newScene Editor est James Bonds movie, from director Sam Mendes to the guy who gets sandwiches for the break room, shocks the world and quits. Billionaire Warren Buffet sees an investment opportunity, and opens his checkbook to Scene Editor Kevin Noonan and Assistant Managing Editor Sam Stryker. “Make the greatest Bond movie imaginable; spare no expense,” Buffet tells the enormously talented, wildly goodlooking and rather humble pair. All right, so most of that isn’t true. But what if it was? What if Sam and Kevin could build an entire Bond film from the ground, picking everything from the car to the villain to Mr. Bond himself? Well, it would be a great Scene story, that’s what. Sam Stryker
Widely considered by many fans to be the quintessential Bond film, “Goldfinger” follows the formula for an epic 007 movie. Megalomaniac villain? Check. Girl with a double-entendre? Check. Aston Martin? Check. Throw in the first appearance of Q and you’ve got one of the best Bond films — ever. 2. “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” George Lazenby may have only played James Bond once, but boy did he make it count. Critics contend if Sean Connery starred in this flick it would be the best by a landslide. Set against the Swiss Alps, this action-packed thriller is about as good as it gets. Plus, the film packs the biggest emotional bang at the end of any Bond movie — but we won’t spoil it for you. 3. “Thunderball” The fourth Bond entry into the series is the first when James Bond isn’t just a British spy but a larger-than-life action star; and this film set the tone for the rest of the series. No longer was Bond just combating Cold War Communist baddies, but the evil organization SPECTRE. Throw in the underwater climax, and you’ve got a winner. 4. “Casino Royale” Daniel Craig’s first foray into the world of 007 is one of the series’ best. A franchise reboot, the film does not feature mainstays Q or Moneypenny, but nonetheless Craig brings a fresh, thrilling take on the character. Plus, Judi Dench as M and Eva Green as Vesper Lynd give inspired performances. 5. “The Spy Who Loved Me” Easily the best of Roger Moore’s seven tries as James Bond, “The Spy Who Loved Me” features one of the best Bond girls ever, Anya Amasova, and a climax on a submersible villainous lair. Plus, Bond’s ski jump, complete with a Union Jack parachute, is one of the signature moments of the series.
Kevin: I think the first place to start is to figure out exactly what we need. What are the core pieces that make up a Bond film puzzle? Off the top of my head, I’d say it’s the Bond actor, the villain, Bond’s car and the gadgets. And probably the director, too. Did I miss any? Sam: Kevin, you missed a key ingredient — the Bond girl. A James Bond movie without a leading lady is like chocolate chip cookies without chocolate chips. It just isn’t right. Now, I may not know a lot about ladies, but I do know this — behind every great man is a woman. In James Bond’s case, sometimes she wants to kill him and take over the world. Regardless, she’s an important ingredient. One other key ingredient is who sings the theme song. In recent years, we have had Madonna, Alicia Keys and Adele lend their vocals to 007. You need someone with a solid set of pipes to sing a Bond theme song. Otherwise, I think you have a pretty good grasp on what makes a Bond movie tick. Kevin: So now that we’ve decided what we’re deciding on, let’s get to it.
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Bond R ankings 1. Sean Connery His accent. What more is there to say? Sean Connery will always be the one and only original James Bond. 2. Pierce Brosnan As James Bond from 1995 to 2002, Brosnan brought the most suave English sophistication to the screen. Another Bond with a great accent, Brosnan embodies 007 flawlessly. 3. Daniel Craig Craig ranks as the third best Bond, positioning himself as a beautiful compromise between Connery and Brosnan. Craig is equal parts tough and smooth. Craig, at the center of the present Bond era, hasn’t disappointed so far. 4. Roger Moore Though Moore had one more appearance than Connery as Bond, their representations of the agent differ. While Connery brings a gruff sort of secret agent style to the screen, Moore’s handsome yet funny portrayal makes him a top contender for the best Bond. 5. Timothy Dalton Timothy Dalton takes the prize for most intense and driven Bond. He brought a certain seriousness to the role when he took on villains in “The Living Daylights” and “License to Kill.” 6. George Lazenby As Bond for only one film, Lazenby is at a numerical disadvantage for judging. As the Ringo Starr of James Bond, there is little to say about his performance, though “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” is one of the best of the series. SARA SHOEMAKE | The Observer
Sam: I’ll be the first to say I am very disappointed Daniel Craig quit his role as James Bond. As a fellow blond, it was nice to see someone who looked (somewhat) like me in the role, fulfilling my fantasies of one day being an international man of mystery. He even looked good in a Speedo, to boot. Alas, now that he is gone, we need to find a new man for the job. James Bond needs to be handsome, suave and witty (like yours truly). But most important, he needs to be an embodiment of all things British. That is why I choose Christian Bale to be my new James Bond. When he is not too busy cursing out production assistants or saving Gotham City, Christian Bale is a handsome, proven Oscar-winning actor. And a little-known fact is that he is actually English. Now that he is done suiting up as Batman and hanging around in the Bat Cave, he has more than enough free time to don a tuxedo and save the world. I know an Aston Martin is a step down from the Batmobile, but somehow I think he would agree. Kevin: While I won’t say that I don’t like Christian Bale for the Bond role for fear of Sam going Patrick Bateman on me, I’m going to go in a different direction. An actor from the U.K. has traditionally played the role, but I’m going to pluck from one of the empire’s former colonies — Guy Pearce. The Aussie actor has dipped in and out of the spotlight after a promising start to his career (“L.A. Confidential” and “Memento” followed by a decade of junk), but regardless, it appears no role is outside of his range. Daniel Craig brought a stony handsomeness to the role and it’s been wildly successful for him, because — let’s call a spade a spade — he’s a stonily handsome man. With Pearce though, Bond returns more to the Sean Connery
model: suave and capable, ye a wisecrack on the tip of his to different angle to the role, and
2. The Villain
Kevin: A wide range of char tle as Bond’s rival — Christo destroy Silicon Valley in “A Vie be menacing, of course, but B have a little character to them villains, they’re always a littl A Bond villain has to scare yo degree. My instinct is to go with Jo pretty sure he’s the square roo but it feels a little obvious. Instead, I’m going to go out Brody. Brody is a spectacular play good guy roles. I think he lain like nobody else and surp ly creepy character. Plus, with be from just about any place in
Sam: Some of the most me been women. Evil does not ha choosing Angelina Jolie — w playing a Bond baddie in the my James Bond movie. She’s g world and she has a slight edge having worn a vial of blood aro married to Billy Bob Thornton Most importantly, she is o planet who is not only a tale one who can match the actio She’s been a tomb raider, Mrs. shoot-em-up roles. Jolie is the
3. Bond Girl
Sam: A Bond girl has to be but she also has to match wits ing men in the world. She nee and hopefully a bit spunky. By eye candy. She needs to have a like Eva Green did as Vesper L That’s why I choose Charl She’s got acting chops and a ing won an Oscar for portray in “Monster’s Ball.” She also of action movies. This South blonde, and she is more than Plus, she gets mad props for st If she can handle a gigantic James Bond should be a piece
Kevin: I’m picking two. Dea For my first Bond Girl, eve mold of the usual Bond fare, I actress — Freida Pinto. She’s p Millionaire,” and played a co gotten, but still pretty good “ Apes.” She’s tough, she’s gorg tences and given a few weeks ably kick some butt. I’m goin “the one who seems question be the good one.” The second Bond Girl, who who falls for Bond’s charms a able and turns out to be bad end,” is Emmanuelle Chriqui Chriqui as Sloan, E’s off and on be forever known as the text ing your coverage.” Chriqus is enough deviousness in her to least.
4. The Song Kevin: Like Sam said, a
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es, but also always the hint of ongue. I think Pearce brings a d I like it.
racters has taken up the manopher Walken once plotted to ew to a Kill.” The villain must Bond villains always seem to m. They’re never just ordinary le unique, if not a bit gaudy. ou, but also intrigue you to a
John Malkovich, because I’m ot of every movie villain ever,
on a limb and go with Adrien r actor, but always seems to e could delve into a Bond vilprise people with a legitimateh his facial hair skills, he could n the world.
singers have belted out the Bond theme song, including Paul McCartney, Gladys Knight, Tina Turner, Madonna, Alicia Keys and Adele. Those are some big, soulful shoes to fill. When it comes to soul, power and musical genius, there’s no better in the music world right now than John Legend. A musical prodigy, there seems to be no limit to Legend’s infinite abilities, and there’s no doubt that he could belt out a memorable tune. Plus, with his collaboration connections, there could be some pretty sweet possibilities for “featuring” credits.
Top Bond Cars 1. Aston Martin DB5 — “Goldfinger,” 1964 2. Lotus Espirit — “The Spy Who Loved Me,” 1977 3. Aston Martin DBS V12 — “Casino Royale,” 2006 4. Aston Martin DBS —“On Her Majesty’s Service,” 1969 5. Ford Mustang Mach 1 —“Diamonds Are Forever,” 1971
Sam: Bond themes have been their best when sung by a British singer with power vocals — that’s why Adele was chosen to sing “Skyfall” and absolutely nailed it. She may not quite have the star power of her English compatriot, but Florence Welch has a powerful set of pipes. Her voice is soulful and introspective and would serve the new Bond series well. She fits in the classic mould of Bond singers — think Shirley Bassey and Carly Simon — while also appealing to a modern audience. My backup choice is Sia. Either way, you can’t go wrong.
5. The Car
emorable Bond villains have ave a gender. That’s why I am who has expressed interest in e past — to play the villain in got looks, she has traveled the e to her. She certainly is scary, ound her neckewhen she was n. one of the few ladies on the ented actress, but also someon star power of James Bond. . Smith and a handful of other e perfect Bond femme fatale.
e beautiful, that is to be sure, with one of the most interesteds to be smart, independent y no means should she just be a certain sense of allure to her, Lynd in “Casino Royale.” ize Theron as my Bond girl. a serious mean streak, havying a serial-killer prostitute has starred in her fair share African stunner is no dumb capable of defending herself. tarring in “Mighty Joe Young.” gorilla and Bill Paxton, then e of cake.
al with it. en though it might break the I’m going to go with a proven proven her merit in “Slumdog ore role in the likely to be for“The Rise of the Planet of the geous, she can complete sens of training, she could probng to cast Pinto in the role of nable at first but turns out to
o will play the role of “the one little too quickly to be believand probably dies before the i. “Entourage” fans will know n love interest, in what should tbook definition of “outkicks absurdly stunning, with just o deceive Bond, for a while at
long line of accomplished
Sam: Choosing James Bond’s car is obvious. It has to be an Aston Martin. Yes, he has driven other cars, including a BMW and — gasp! — a Ford, in addition to a Lotus that converted into a submarine. But Bond will always be synonymous with Aston Martin. Seeing him drive something else is like seeing him order something besides a vodka martini, shaken, not stirred. I sure don’t want to see Bond sipping a Cosmo. So buckle up, Bond — you’re still riding an Aston Martin if I have a say. Photo courtesy of automoblog.net
Kevin: The Aston Martin is indeed the typical Bond choice, but little known fact; Aston Martin is a whollyowned subsidiary of — gasp! — Ford. My movie is going to be a little progressive; I’m going after the hippie, environmentalist, “save the whales” crowd and that stuff. Therefore, my James Bond will be driving a model from the coolest electric motor company on the market — Tesla. The Tesla Roadster reportedly gets 120 miles to the gallon, in addition to look absolutely filthy awesome.
6. The Gadget Sam: I’m going to be honest; the gadget question perplexed me at first. Sometimes, when Bond’s gadgets get too high-tech, the movie loses credibility. Remember the laser guns in “Moonraker” meant to mimic “Star Wars” or the invisible car in “Die Another Day”? Absolutely ridiculous. I prefer my Bond gadgets futuristic but within the realm of realism. That’s why Bond absolutely must have a jetpack in his next film. Because when the Aston Martin can’t get you to the top of a building, Q better have a good backup plan for you. Kevin: I was an engineering major for three days once upon a time. I’m anti-qualified to invent a gadget for a Bond movie. But, if I must, I think there might be a good joke somewhere if Bond had bulletproof pants. Simple-minded maybe, but they have bulletproof vests; who wants to get shot in the pants?
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Top Bond Villains 1. Ernst Stavro Blofeld The leader of the criminal organization SPECTRE, and the exact basis for Dr. Evil’s character in “Austin Powers,” Blofeld appears in six different Bond films, constantly at war with Bond and the British Secret Service. 2. Goldfinger A classic bad guy obsessed with gold and wealth, Goldfinger plots to devalue the entirety of America’s gold stock in Fort Knox with some pretty fancy radiation technology. A very economically devious plan.
Sparknotes Sam: Christian Bale as Bond, Angelina Jolie as The Villain, Charlize Theron as The Bond Girl, Florence Welch for The Theme Song, Aston Martin for The Car, Jetpack for The Gadget.
3. Jaws A monstrous figure with unlimited strength, Jaws actually appeared in two different Bond films, “The Spy Who Loved Me” and “Moonraker.” He survives a building collapsing on him, being thrown from a train, being hit by a car and even a fight with a shark. Not bad.
Kevin: Guy Pearce as Bond, Adrien Brody as The Villain, Freida Pinto and Emmanuelle Chriqui as The Bond Girl(s), John Legend for The Theme Song, Tesla for The Car, Bulletproof Pants for The Gadget. To paraphrase the late great Buffalo Bill, would you see those movies? I’d see those movies.
4. Oddjob A Japanese henchman in “Goldfinger,” Oddjob was famous for his nasty hat-throwing skills.
Contact Sam Stryker at sstryke1@nd.edu and Kevin Noonan at knoonan2@nd.edu
5. Scaramanga Bond’s nemesis in the 1974 film “The Man with the Golden Gun,” Scaramanga is a threenippled assassin who wields the infamous golden gun. Christopher Lee, who found villainy again later in life as Saruman in “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, played the villain. SARA SHOEMAKE | The Observer
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Howard is not the bad guy Andrew Gastelum Associate Sports Editor
To Laker haters everywhere, Dwight Howard isn’t a problem. To Laker fans everywhere, Dwight Howard isn’t a solution, either. Dwight is a push in the right direction for the Lakers, who desperately needed to get rid of the laziness of Andrew Bynum and his two bad knees. With that move for Dwight, the Lakers got a refund on one of the most logicshattering players in the NBA (JaVale McGee wins that title three times over, unanimously) for one of the most hard-working. Dwight is a true throwback to the big man of the olden days. Defense first, rebounding second and everything will follow. But to expect Dwight to put a fat championship ring on Kobe’s finger — if he even has room — is incredibly naïve. Although, it almost seems as though Mitch Kupchak made the trade for the Thunder to send James Harden to Houston so the Lakers could have a shot of coming out of the West. As we saw with the 2010-2011 Heat and even the 2003-2004 Lakers, it takes a little bit more than a roster move to win a championship. It takes time. Time to mesh, time to study, time to win. A 1-4 Lakers team is evident of that. But there is another issue that should concern NBA fans everywhere — maybe not those of the “other” tenants in Staples Center, though. Dwight Howard is Dwight Howard, but not the same Dwight Howard we all fell in love with just because of a trade request. He has been to the All-Star game six times, earned three Defensive Player of the Year titles, was a No. 1 pick and somehow made his way to the Finals in 2009. Oh, and he’s 26 years old and considered one of the best big men in basketball, if not the best. But he has also seen his public image suffer from switching back and forth between his favorite trade destinations every other week while still in a Magic uniform. Some of the criticism came across as warranted, but the majority of it is arrogant backlash against one of the NBA’s move lovable, fun-loving figures. In 2009, Howard almost singlehandedly took the Magic to the NBA Finals, becoming just the fifth player in NBA history to record 20 double-doubles in a single postseason. That Magic team defeated the reigning NBA champions in the Boston Celtics and the Three Amigos before being tossed around by the purple and gold that Dwight would
eventually wear. If you’re a superstar-caliber player like Dwight, imagine having to wade through a small-market franchise with a post-Slam Dunk Contest Jason Richardson, a post-“gun in the locker room” Gilbert Arenas and a post-Duke J.J. Redick, while LeBron James gets to choose which super-team he would like to join on national television and Carmelo Anthony maneuvers his way out of the Mile-High and to the Big Apple. That comes just two years after the Magic get to the NBA Finals and vow to work to give Dwight some firepower to make a run at his first NBA title. Following that Finals appearance, the Magic immediately let Hedo Turkoglu — who had a ridiculous postseason — flee to Portland (then not like the weather, back out and go to Toronto). And then they moved key role players in Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston to New Jersey. But don’t worry Dwight, because we added a past-hisprime Vince Carter and Quentin Richardson, who is doing a stellar job of collecting a jersey from every team in the NBA before causing some controversy. From there, the Magic got progressively less magical. And Dwight wanted out. He didn’t necessarily do it the right way by constantly switching his allegiances and distracting from his team’s focus. Maybe the frustration just boiled over from being told the same thing by Orlando management. Dwight realized he was in the prime of his career and going nowhere fast, yet he probably would change how he handled the situation. But the outrage is, well, outrageous. Why? Because if he went anywhere but to the Lakers, no one outside of Stephen A. Smith would call him out. Think about it. If he goes to Dallas, Brooklyn, New York or even somehow to Miami, the outrage isn’t quite the same as it is with the Lake Show. So in forcing his way out of Orlando as Melo did with Denver the year before, a lovable figure suddenly turns into an outcast? That doesn’t quite connect, sort of like Blake Griffin doing anything good but dunking and playing funk in his Kia. The more interesting question is whether or not he is treated like LeBron, where winning a title can erase it all. Either way, David Stern can’t turn this trade around. Or maybe I spoke too soon. Contact Andrew Gastelum at agastel1@nd.edu The views expressed in this Sports Authority are those of the author and not necessarily those of The Observer.
Irish take on busy weekend By PETER STEINER Sports Writer
The Irish begin their jampacked weekend today as they compete in the Tribe Invitational, hosted by William and Mary in Williamsburg, Va. Notre Dame will play three schools from the East Coast over the course of the weekend to finish off its fall season. “We are going to be able to play against teams from Harvard, who was a top-25 team from last year, Old Dominion, who has a whole lot of international players, and William and Mary,” Irish coach Bobby Bayliss said. The action kicks off this morning against Harvard when the top-six singles players from each team square off. The Irish doubles teams will then face two of the three schools on Friday afternoon, followed by the lower-tier singles matches against Harvard on Friday night. Saturday and Sunday will follow a similar schedule, but Notre Dame will compete against William and Mary and Old Dominion. The weekend represents a chance to evaluate where the team stands, especially because the Irish will have all players available
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Irish senior Michael Moore lunges to return a shot at the Tom Fallon Invite on Oct. 5 at the Eck Tennis Center.
for the event, Bayliss said. “I think it’s going to give us an opportunity to see where each of our guys is,” Bayliss said. “[Senior] Blas Moros had to miss the [Midwest Regional Championships] because of mononucleosis and he’s back in the saddle. It’s good to have him with us. [Junior] Matt Dooley is going with us and he missed both events due to injuries this fall, so this will be his first event. It’s going to be fun to see how everybody does.” The opponents this weekend are not strangers to the Irish, as the team has faced off against William and Mary and Harvard in previous years. Additionally, the Irish will return to Williamsburg this spring to challenge the Tribe, while the team will also play
Harvard in Norman, Okla., in January. The Tribe Invitational this weekend marks the end of Notre Dame’s fall season that began in Dublin in August. The fall included four other events, highlighted by a dominating home performance in the Tom Fallon Invitational. After the completion of this weekend’s event, the Irish will take a two-month break from competition before the spring season begins. The Tribe Invitational begins at 9 a.m. today when Notre Dame faces Harvard. The event will run through Sunday in Williamsburg, Va. Contact Peter Steiner at psteiner@nd.edu
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Notre Dame seeks title By LAURA COLETTI Sports Writer
The Irish are set to take the court two final times during Big East regular season play this weekend. They will welcome Cincinnati to Purcell Pavilion on Friday evening and travel to Marquette on Sunday. As Notre Dame (19-6, 12-1 Big East) approaches the close of Big East play, junior captain and outside hitter Andrea McHugh said the team has performed well under pressure and is looking to continue its 10-match win streak. With victories over the Bearcats (11-16, 9-4) and the Golden Eagles (23-4, 12-1), the Irish will clinch the Big East regular season title. A win this weekend will also give the Irish their 19th 20-win season, and their first since 2009. “I am so proud of how the team has performed so far this year,” McHugh said. “We have been put in some pretty difficult situations during games, but because of our
composure we have been able to come out victorious. One of our goals was to win the Big East regular season and with two wins this weekend, we can clinch that title.” Marquette also has the opportunity to clinch the title with two wins this weekend. McHugh said Notre Dame is concentrating on Cincinnati first. “It’s really important for us to focus on one team at a time and not get too ahead of ourselves,” she said. The Irish have put in their time preparing for each team this weekend, primarily focusing on defensive play to counter each team’s strong offense. “Cincinnati and Marquette both have very strong offenses and run the loop a lot,” McHugh said. “During practices, we have been putting a lot of emphasis on defense, especially against certain plays that both teams will run. In addition, we’ve been tuning up individual skills, like serve-receive passing, serving and hitting.”
The team has been performing well defensively lately, with some individuals receiving recognition for their play last week. Freshman libero Taylor Morey earned Big East Freshman of the Week, while junior setter Maggie Brindock was put on the weekly honor roll. Morey averaged 5.50 digs and 1.88 assists per set in Notre Dame’s matches against Rutgers and Seton Hall, while Brindock averaged 2.0 kills, 11.13 assists and 2.75 digs per set over the weekend. She also had a triple-double in Notre Dame’s win over Rutgers. “As a team, we have been doing really well with our blocking and attacking,” McHugh said. “We are continuing to work on our defense and becoming more aggressive with our serving.” The Irish are set to square off against the Bearcats tonight at 7 p.m. and the Golden Eagles on Sunday at 2 p.m. Contact Laura Coletti at lcoletti@nd.edu
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in her one-two combinations. Pena kept Couri off balance by mixing in body shots. Couri tried to defend her lower body, which left her face open for Peña’s devastating right punches.
Gina “I’m Not Sorry” Rogari def. Elizabeth “Marvin Gardens” Garvin The junior Rogari and her slick footwork defeated junior Garvin in a split decision. Rogari danced around the ring to elude Garvin’s right jabs. Garvin responded late in the first round with several well-timed body shots. Rogari, however, took control in the third round. Rogari used her jabs to set up sequences of one-two combinations and took advantage of Garvin’s lowered gloves to secure her victory.
Kat “Outta Yo Reach” Leach def. Catherine “Dizzy” Gillespie In a battle of seniors, Leach defeated Gillespie in a unanimous decision. Leach was solid defensively and would throw jabs at opportune moments. She executed each combination with powerful precision and mixed in body shots to prevent Gillespie from gaining any offensive momentum. Both boxers were aggressive, stringing together powerful combinations
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of punches. Gillespie tried to respond to Leach’s advances, but Leach’s punches were more accurate, and sealed her the victory.
Emily “Goldilocks” Smith def. Allison “Knockdown” McKown Freshman Emily Smith claimed victory over the sophomore McKown in a split decision. McKown displayed a strong jab in the first and third rounds. Smith stopped McKown’s charges, however, with excellent parries and blocks. Smith capitalized each time McKown was caught in the transition between offense and defense. Smith’s defense prevented McKown from landing the punches she would have needed to win in the close split decision.
Grace “Speedy” Pettey def. Elise “Golden” Eiden The freshman Pettey won a battle of footwork over the junior Eiden in a unanimous decision. Pettey and Eiden fought strategically against each other rather than resorting to haymakers. Eiden effectively blocked Pettey’s blows until the third round, when Pettey began throwing body shots, which forced Eiden to lower her gloves. Pettey took advantage of this and landed key hits in the third round on her way to victory.
Sarah “Metal” McCarthy
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The junior McCarthy dominated the fight from her first punches and defeated the senior MacDonald in a unanimous decision. McCarthy opened the fight with a quick flurry of strikes. MacDonald failed to land punches in response, as McCarthy danced away from her. In the second round, McCarthy pushed MacDonald around the ring and prevented her from gaining any momentum. MacDonald came back strong in the final round with several solid one-two combinations, but it was not enough to overcome McCarthy. Contact Samantha Zuba at szuba@nd.edu By MARY GREEN Sports Writer
Ana “Anarchy” Hernandez def. Madeline “Bring It” Hahn Quick on her feet and with her punches, the senior Hernandez pounced to an early advantage over her freshman opponent and did not give it up as she won unanimously. In the first round, Hahn took to the defensive and primarily blocked Hernandez’s jabs, while avoiding getting trapped in the corner. However, the freshman came out strong in the second round, matching the Paid Advertisement
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Seniors Teresa Choe, left, and Ragan Todd, right, spar during Thursday’s finals at the JACC. Todd won the fight by split decision.
senior punch for punch. Once again, Hahn opened the third round with a flurry of punches, but this resurgence was not enough to overcome the strong headshots from Hernandez. The senior entrapped her opponent against the side of the ring to close the third round and seal the decision.
Anna “The Maine-iac” Carmack def. Susanna “Grace” Spaulding The night’s final fight did not disappoint, with the junior Carmack taking the split decision over the senior Spaulding. Both boxers opted for a controlled, more decisive pace, choosing to concentrate on technique instead
of speed. Carmack took the offensive in the first round, but Spaulding blocked most of her punches. In the second round, Carmack once again came out on the attack and doled out a steady stream of punches. This time, she made contact and gave her opponent a bloody nose, interrupting the fight’s progress. Despite her injury, Spaulding still matched Carmack’s intensity punch for punch to end the second. Entering the final round, the fight was even, but Carmack maintained her offensive demeanor and took home the split decision. Contact Mary Green at mgreen8@nd.edu
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The third round kicked off with a quick exchange of headshots between the two seniors. While Kunycky attacked with body shots, Buchanan continued to utilize headshots and swift movements to lead her to victory.
Julia “Can’t Be Controlled” Berchtold def. Tamara “TKO Win” Nguyen The senior Berchtold set the tone of the fight early, attacking with a combination of body and headshots. This strategy helped Berchtold win the fight by unanimous decision. In the second round, Nguyen stepped up her intensity, opening with a left hook. But Berchtold responded with a series of headshots. The third round was an even battle with both opponents fighting aggressively. Berchtold used several shots to the head and mixed in a few strategic hooks to secure the victory.
Rose “The Riveter” Raderstorf def. MJ “Thing 1” Durkin In a quick-paced and aggressive fight, the senior Raderstorf won the contest by split decision. The first round was marked by an exchange of a series of headshots. Raderstorf and the senior Durkin both moved skillfully around the ring. In the second round, Durkin used solid left and right hooks to throw Raderstorf off guard. Raderstorf bounced back though, and attacked with strong jabs to Durkin’s head. Raderstorf’s combination of hooks and body shots in the third round helped her to rise above Durkin and win by split decision. Contact Kit Loughran at kloughr1@nd.edu By LESLEY STEVENSON Sports Writer
Carmen Lopez def. Ann “No Need to Duck” Castner The senior Lopez started off strong against the smaller senior Castner. The second round found both fighters advancing cautiously, conserving energy for a decidedly more energetic third round. Castner was frequently able to duck under Lopez’s quick jabs, forcing Lopez to aim lower. Through the third round, the women traded punches fairly evenly. Castner attacked with a strong finish, but it was not enough to secure the win. Lopez walked away with the unanimous decision.
Stani “The Bulgarian Beast” Sevova def. Julie “Thing 2” Saxer In a quick battle of rapid blows, the off-campus senior Sevova triumphed over fellow off-campus senior Saxer. Saxer instigated the fight with a fierce attack, but Sevova held her own throughout the rest of the match. Both fighters approached each other carefully in the first round, but Sevova had
the edge with several direct hits to Saxer’s head. In the second round, Sevova gained a quick edge with rapid shots to Saxer’s head. Saxer rallied several times and finished the round with a strong punch. Sevova forced Saxer to remain on defense through the third round and ended with the unanimous decision in her favor.
“Muhammed” Molly Allare def. Meghan “You’re Gonna Be Bawlin” Zwahlen
shots, forcing each other to adapt more quickly. By the third round, exhaustion had begun to affect the fighters as the pace of the bout slowed. The women advanced cautiously and exchanged blows and in the end, Sandoval won the narrow victory.
Kasia “Polish Punisher” Prouty def. Erin “Fired Up” Flattery
Despite Zwahlen’s height advantage, the sophomore Allare defeated fellow sophomore Zwahlen in a unanimous decision. Neither boxer seemed to gain definitive control throughout the match. The referee was forced to call time during the first round to ensure Zwahlen’s headgear fit properly. Allare came up strong after the break and launched an emphatic attack on her opponent. The fighters traded shots at the head for much of the third round, but Allare overcame the height discrepancy to secure the victory.
The MBA student Prouty defeated senior Flattery in a split decision that sparked cheers on both sides in the crowd. Prouty leveraged her height and strength advantage to push Flattery around the ring. Flattery responded with short, quick jabs that temporarily deterred Prouty. But by breaking up Flattery’s attack with a few strong punches, Prouty managed to retain control of the first and second rounds. Flattery took a stronger approach in the final round and landed a few solid shots against Prouty. Her comeback was not quite enough though, as Prouty edged out the split decision.
Shannon “The Glommer” Bugos def. Danielle “La Guerrera” Duarte
Dagny “To Honor” Nagengast def. Alison “Call Your Mom” Collins
Despite a remarkably fast start by Duarte, Pangborn freshman Bugos earned a unanimous decision with several decisive attacks. Pasquerilla West sophomore Duarte threw several rapid punches at her taller competitor. At first it seemed that her tenacity would force Bugos to play defense, but Bugos responded with several strong hits. Duarte’s quick attacks lost some of their fury and Bugos’ punches became more emphatic as she pushed Duarte back. Though Duarte tried to push Bugos away, her force was no match for Bugos’ power as Bugos took home the win.
With a fast and dominant start, the senior Nagengast quickly overcame fellow senior Collins in a decision decided by referee stoppage. Nagengast instantly forced Collins into a corner with several powerful punches. Time was called once in round one to allow Collins to adjust her headgear. The bout was stopped again after Collins’s headgear fell off. In round two, both boxers had strong attacks, but Nagengast maintained a clear competitive edge. After the referee again called time for Collins, victory was awarded to Nagengast.
Courtney Currier def. Michelle “Michelle Michelle” Young Farley senior Currier found ways to avoid fierce attacks and win a unanimous decision over the senior Young. Both boxers showed off skilled footwork as their lunges and pivots forced each competitor to move around the ring and in and out of corners. Young started the match with a strong attack, but Currier continued to evade her punches. Currier managed to land several shots in the second round, during which both fighters advanced tentatively. In the third round, Currier increased her attack and her dominant display of power was enough to secure the win.
Dionne “Striker” Sandoval def. Jennifer “Fitz of Fury” Fitzpatrick In a split decision, the Badin sophomore Sandoval defeated the senior Fitzpatrick. Sandoval aimed her initial shots low, cornering Fitzpatrick multiple times. The taller Fitzpatrick had a strength advantage, but Sandoval was rapid and relentless in her attacks. In the second round, both boxers varied their aim and their
Contact Lesley Stevenson at lsteven1@nd.edu By SAMANTHA ZUBA Sports Writer
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Graduate student Tamara Nguyen, left, and senior Julia Berchtold, right, battle during Thursday’s finals at the JACC.
White opened the second round with a flurry combination of one-two punches followed by a powerful right hook. She pushed Ladowski to the ropes in the third round, but Ladowski fought back. Ladowski took advantage each time White lowered her gloves and landed several solid hits with her right, but White landed more punches throughout the bout to secure the win.
Alisa “Baaadd” Blumenthaler def. Michelle “Action” Purvis The senior Blumenthaler defeated the MBA student Purvis in a unanimous decision. Blumenthaler knocked Purvis down early in the first round to set the tone for the fight. Purvis, however, refused to back down. She fought well in the second round and gained on Blumenhaler’s early lead. Purvis backed Blumenthaler onto the ropes and forced her into defensive mode. In the third round,
though, Blumenthaler’s powerful jab overtook Purvis and she regained control of the fight.
Amanda “Bringing the” Peña def. Cristina “TripleX” Couri The sophomore Peña and her quick body shots defeated the senior Couri in a split decision. Both boxers came out swinging in the first round of the fight. Couri showed off a strong straight right see BARAKA PAGE 13 Paid Advertisement
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Diana “May the Force Be With” Yu def. Sunee “Shiner” Fleshman The fifth-year student Yu defeated the senior Fleshman in a unanimous decision with strong one-two combinations and strategic body shots. Yu started the fight aggressively with a one-two-body shot sequence. She pushed Fleshman around the ring, and Fleshman was forced to fight defensively. Fleshman tried to rally in the third round, as she stood her ground and threw her own punches more aggressively. However, Yu’s domination in the first two rounds led her to victory.
Tori “No” White “Flag” def. Lauren “The Big Labowski” Ladowski Sophomore White, using straight right jabs, fended off junior Ladowski’s combinations for a unanimous victory. White parried and blocked an extended series of strong, straight punches from Ladowski in the first round.
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Irish face Connecticut in conference semifinal By SAM GANS Sports Writer
After a first-round loss in the Big East tournament a season ago, the No. 5 Irish are back in the Big East semifinals for the fifth time in six years with a game Friday night against No. 8 Connecticut. Notre Dame (14-3-1, 5-2-1 Big East) will take on the Huskies (15-2-1, 6-2-0) in PPL Park in Chester, Pa., after beating Connecticut 2-1 on Sept. 29. The Irish fell behind 2-0 in the first half to the host Huskies in that contest before senior captain and midfielder Dillon Powers scored Notre Dame’s lone goal in the second half. Irish coach Bobby Clark said a slow start cost the Irish in the first match. “They know us [and] we know them a little bit better than we did,” Clark said. “I think if you look at the last game, I thought we certainly started fairly slowly. That’s kind of the way it’s been this year. “We fell behind, but we had a very, very strong second half. So it’d be nice the way we played the second half, if we could play two halves like that, I think we
would be in good shape.” The game will consist of a battle of strengths, as the Irish are fourth in the nation in goals scored with 44 while Connecticut is fourth in the country in goals allowed, surrendering only nine this season. The winner of the matchup between Notre Dame and Connecticut will play the winner of Friday’s other semifinal between Georgetown (16-2-1, 6-2-0) and Marquette (16-2-1, 5-2-1) in the Big East championship game Sunday at noon at PPL Park. The semifinal and final matches were originally scheduled for Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., but were relocated to PPL Park, home of the Philadelphia Union of the MLS, due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy. Clark said playing in a large stadium like PPL Park, which has a capacity of 18,500, will not hinder the Irish. “We played at Columbus Crew Stadium in the spring. The boys really enjoyed that,” he said. “And of course two years ago we played in Red Bull Arena, so that was fun. I think [the team] will respond very
positively, actually. They’ll be excited just to play in a stadium. I think that’s always something that you look forward to, and I think that this team will respond very favorably to playing at PPL Park.” Clark said the game against Connecticut is important for several reasons. In addition to trying to bring home a conference championship for the first time since 2003, the Irish, who are No. 1 in the nation in the RPI ranking, are hoping to secure a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament, which would guarantee home field advantage until the College Cup in Hoover, Ala. The Irish are 8-0-0 in Alumni Stadium this season. “Obviously, we want to beat Connecticut because we’d like to get into the finals of the Big East,” he said. “But then the other thing is, we’d also like to do it so we keep a high RPI and we earn a top-four seed in the NCAA Tournament, because if we could get a top-four seed, provided we kept winning, that would make it that we would play all our games at Alumni Stadium and that’s big for so many things. “If you can get into that Paid Advertisement
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Irish senior midfielder Dillon Powers drives past a defender during Notre Dame’s 3-1 win over Akron on Sept. 9 at Alumni Stadium.
situation of playing at home, it’s great for our kids from an academic standpoint. It means we’re not traveling, we’re not on the road, we’re not missing classes. So that would be great. And it’s also a treat for the home fans to let them see the big games at the end of the season. I think that would be big. And then the final thing if you
play at home is the comfort of just being in your own stadium. It’s been quite good to us this season.” The Irish take on the Huskies in the Big East semifinals Friday at 7:30 p.m. at PPL Park in Chester, Pa. Contact Sam Gans at sgans@nd.edu
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McGlinn and Pangborn battle in semifinals Pasquerilla West and Walsh face off on other side of bracket in regular-season rematch By RICH HIDY Sports Writer
No. 2 McGlinn will take on No. 6 Pangborn on Sunday in a regular-season rematch with a trip to the finals on the line. McGlinn senior captain Emily Golden said the Shamrocks (5-1) will be especially focused as the favorites. “I’m expecting our team to come out fighting for our lives on Sunday,” Golden said. “Even though we’re a higher seed, we’re preparing for this game as if we’re the underdogs because Pangborn was our only loss in the regular season. They’re a very solid team, but we wholeheartedly believe we are capable of beating them.” Golden said McGlinn made a number of mistakes in its 13-0 loss to Pangborn (4-2) on Sept. 23, lapses which caused the Shamrocks to fall behind in the game. “Last time we played Pangborn our offense shot us in the foot, and I take full responsibility for that as the [quarterback],” Golden said. “I threw three interceptions and made some really dumb plays that prevented us from scoring any points. If you don’t score points, you can’t win. It’s as simple as that.” The Shamrocks are looking
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Tucker and her mobility, [freshman midfielder] Cari Roccaro and her goal-scoring ability, and some freshmen like [forwards] Anna Maria Gilbertson and Crystal Thomas can step up for us, too,” Waldrum said. “Those key players are going to be really important for us in terms of creating chances.” And while WisconsinMilwaukee, the Horizon League champion, doesn’t have a strong record or hail from a power conference, Waldrum said that the Panthers would nevertheless pose a stiff challenge for his players. “Their record doesn’t mark them as a women’s soccer power, but what I noticed in watching them was that they’re very well-organized and they are a group of hardworking, blue-collar kids,” Waldrum said. “And they’ve played in six games that have gone to overtime, so they keep most of their games close. They’re a hard team to break down, and they’re probably playing their best soccer right now.” Notre Dame will also have the advantage of playing in front of its home fans in Alumni Stadium.
to right the ship and improve from their only loss of the year this time out. “We’re definitely looking for a little redemption,” Golden said. “At the end of the day, this is going to be a really great game between two teams who will settle for nothing less than playing in the Stadium.” To arrive at the semifinals, Pangborn (4-2) upset No. 3 Cavanaugh 18-12 on Sunday. Senior captain Colleen Bailey said the Phoxes will need to put forth a strong effort to keep its unexpected playoff run alive. “We are looking for everyone to give 110 percent and leave it all on the field,” Bailey said. Bailey said Pangborn’s game plan is to get off to a fast start. “We can’t let the little mistakes affect us,” Bailey said. “We need to come out with our best foot forward from the get-go.” Bailey also said the Phoxes will use their team chemistry to propel them to a win. “We want to maximize our ability to have each other’s backs and to support one another as a team,” Bailey said. Pangborn and McGlinn face off at LaBar Fields at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Contact Rich Hidy at rhidy@nd.edu
Pasquerilla West vs. Walsh By KIT LOUGHRAN Sports Writer
With the first round of the playoffs behind them, familiar foes No. 1 Pasquerilla West and No. 4 Walsh are set to square off in the semifinals Sunday. Both teams are coming off tight victories in Sunday’s quarterfinals. Pasquerilla West (7-0) went to overtime against Ryan before escaping with a 19-12 win behind sophomore quarterback Lauren Vidal’s touchdown run. Walsh (52), meanwhile, managed to secure a close 12-7 victory over Welsh Family. Walsh senior captain and safety Lauren Dunn said the Wild Women are prepared to take on the Purple Weasels. “We really know our strengths and weaknesses,” Dunn said. “We are going to continue sticking to our game plan.” In the other camp, Pasquerilla West senior captain and defensive lineman Meghan Schmitt said the Purple Weasels are employing a new strategy. “In practice, we’ve been seeing a lot of new things about our players,” Schmitt said. “We are looking to switch up some of our players’ positions to improve our game.” Schmitt said Pasquerilla West plans to switch senior safety Maria Harmon to receiver and
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Undefeated Pasquerilla West will take its next step toward the championship game when it faces Walsh on Sunday.
sophomore center Colleen Doyle may take snaps at quarterback. Pasquerilla West and Walsh have met twice already this season, once in a scrimmage and a second time Sept. 25. In the regular season matchup, the Purple Weasels defeated the Wild Women 18-12. “We have an advantage to already playing each other,” Dunn said. “We look to exploit their weaknesses and limit their strengths.” Dunn said Walsh will rely on both strong offense and defense to exact revenge on Pasquerilla West. “Our game starts with our [senior] quarterback, Kat Leach,” Dunn said. “She and her receivers take care of the offensive Paid Advertisement
Temperatures are expected to sit in the 50s and the conditions look to be pitch-perfect for soccer, something Waldrum hopes will bring out the best in his players and the student section alike. “Playing at home is huge,” he said. “Having a crowd out there — that ‘12th man’ — tomorrow night will be huge for our players, and we need them to turn out. It’s up to us to take advantage of that.” The team doesn’t boast much playoff experience and is the youngest squad Waldrum has ever had at Notre Dame. But with only six games standing between the Irish and the program’s fourth national championship, their coach sees no reason to back down now. “Our goal is not going to change just because we have a whole bunch of freshmen on the team this year,” Waldrum said. “We want to be back in the Final Four. That’s our goal every year. If we lower that expectation, then we’re just cheating those players.” Notre Dame will try and take the first step towards the College Cup when it takes on Wisconsin-Milwaukee tonight in Alumni Stadium at 7 p.m. Contact Jack Hefferon at wheffero@nd.edu
game plan, and our defense works to stop the other team’s ball movement.” Schmitt said the Purple Weasels will look for strong performances from junior offensive lineman Elaine Rousseau and freshman defensive end Katie Ferrara. Schmitt also said team chemistry has been important so far this season. “We all get along really well, and wanting to be out on the field and keep practicing has led to great success,” Schmitt said. The Purple Weasels and Wild Women kick off Sunday at 4 p.m. at LaBar Fields. Contact Kit Loughran at kloughr1@nd.edu.
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Knott prepares for undefeated Keenan Unbeatens Sorin and Keough enter Sunday’s semifinal matchup with trip to the Stadium on the line By KYLE FOLEY Sports Writer
Second-round playoff action continues Sunday, as No. 3 Knott squares off against No. 2 Keenan with a trip to the championship game in Notre Dame Stadium on the line. Coming off a 14-0 shutout against Fisher in last Sunday’s quarterfinals, Knott (4-1-0) will look to stay on pace offensively. “I loved our ability to run the ball and our defense [against Fisher] especially because we had several starters out with injuries,” senior captain Joe Beglane said. “Fisher’s quarterback is a big guy, and it was tough to stop him on the run. I would like to see us rundefend better against Keenan’s quarterback.” Meanwhile, Keenan (4-0-1) continues to use the team motto of “One step at a time.” After losing as the top seed in the first round of last year’s playoffs, the Knights have taken each game of the season one step at a time, senior captain Andrew McDonough said. Similarly, Beglane said the Juggerknotts hope to maintain their composure and avoid looking too far ahead. “I like our chances if we can execute and not let them have any big plays,” Beglane said. “We just have
to focus on one game at a time. We cannot lose focus and start thinking about the Stadium.” Last Sunday, Keenan shut down a dark-horse Alumni team in a hard-hitting game that turned on Keenan’s performance in the trenches. McDonough said the Knights would look to succeed up front against the Juggerknotts, as well. “In order to be successful, we need to control the line,” McDonough said. “If we do this, it allows us to establish a run game, which in turn opens up the field for our receivers. If we can do this, I feel very optimistic about the outcome of Sunday’s game.” The depth of the Knights squad has helped carry the team to an undefeated record thus far, McDonough said. “We live by ‘Next man up,’” McDonough said. “If someone goes down, we have the young guys to help us out. It is this depth that has contributed to our team unity and has enabled us to win.” Sunday’s matchup promises to be a hard-hitting contest. With a trip to historic Notre Dame Stadium on the line, Knott takes on Keenan on Sunday at 1 p.m. at LaBar Fields.. Contact Kyle Foley at kfoley2@nd.edu
Sorin vs. Keough By D.H. KIM Sports Writer
Coming off important victories in last weekend’s quarterfinals, No. 1 Sorin and No. 4 Keough meet in Sunday’s semifinals with a berth to the championship game on the line. In its quarterfinal matchup, Sorin (5-0) overpowered Dillon’s defense and shut down the Big Red offense to earn a 14-0 shutout.. Meanwhile, Keough (4-0-1) needed every minute to put away a tough Siegfried squad in its quarterfinal showdown. With 30 seconds left in the second half and the score tied 6-6, Keough junior quarterback Seamus Donegan threw the game-winning, six-yard touchdown pass to freshman receiver Mitch Patin. Donegan said he anticipates a tough defensive battle this weekend. “Both teams will have solid defenses this week, and we have to continue that,” Donegan said. “I don’t know much about Sorin, but we try not to worry and just play our football. After the Kangaroos committed several turnovers against Siegfried, Donegan said his team would focus on maintaining
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Knott will look to knock off undefeated Keenan and earn a trip to Notre Dame Stadium when the two teams meet in Sunday’s semifinals.
strong possession of the football. Keough will also look for contributions from senior cornerback Joe Williams and senior defensive lineman Robby Toole, who were both critical in holding Siegfried to six points, Donegan said. Sorin, meanwhile, avenged its loss to Dillon in last year’s championship game by defeating the Big Red. Senior captain and running back Ryan Robinson scored both touchdowns in the semifinal game. “We have always had a solid defense and that will be our key,” Robinson said. “We just have to
keep doing what we have been doing.” Senior quarterback Ted Spinelli is expected to play despite an injury that forced him out of Sorin’s game against Carroll several weeks ago. Although the injury provided a major scare for the Otters, Spinelli returned the next week and has put up solid numbers since. Sorin and Keough will meet in a battle of strong defenses Sunday at 2:15 p.m. at LaBar Fields. Contact D.H. Kim at dkim16@nd.edu.
BARAKA bouts
Bouts conclude with second-round fights By KIT LOUGHRAN Sports Writer
Alyssa “The Karate Kid” Casill def. Jolynn “Baby J” Hoang
In the first fight of the night, the junior Hoang was forced to forfeit the match to the senior Casill after the first round due to injury. Casill opened the fight with a series of quick jabs to the head.
She controlled the fight by pushing Hoang around the ring with her swift left jabs. Throughout the round, Hoang was on the defensive, battling back with a couple of left hooks.
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The contest was stopped at the beginning of the second round, leaving Casill the victor.
Ragan “Hot” Todd “y” def. Teresa “Pika” Choe
The senior Todd utilized her quick movement and right hook to narrowly reach a split decision victory over the senior Choe. Todd opened the fight with a series of aggressive, fast-paced headshots to Choe, who maintained a steady left-hand hook throughout the first round. With the start of the second round, the aggression and competition of the fight escalated as the two opponents battled one another with an explosion of headshots. In the third round, Todd continued to stun Choe with her right hook, giving her the advantage in the fight. Ultimately, after a heated exchange of punches, it was Todd who won the fight by split decision.
Christina “The Cannon” Buchanan def. Brianna “Sting Like a Bee” Kunycky In an intense and evenly matched battle, the senior Buchanan took home a split decision victory. Buchanan opened the fight with a strong punch to the senior Kunycky’s head, taking her off guard. But Kunycky attacked with a left hook shot, refusing to back down. see BARAKA PAGE 14
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said. “It’s supposed to be 67 [degrees] and sunny … Friday, but I think the sun will be setting by the time the game is in the second half, so it should be cooler, and we do have some Adidas long-sleeved shirts to put on underneath the uniforms.” Notre Dame received the invitation around the time of last year’s inaugural Carrier Classic, which pitted North Carolina against Michigan State in a men’s game on Nov. 11, 2011 — Veteran’s Day. “We were approached about it last year … we were called primarily because we have a former player [Danielle Green] who was in the army and lost her arm in Iraq, and they wanted someone with a military connection,” McGraw said. “They heard the story about Danielle Green, and so that’s why they wanted Notre Dame in the game. “[Green] is here with us, now. She flew out with us and she’ll be at the game.” In their lone exhibition contest this year, the Irish defended their home court and handed Edinboro an 88-28 loss on Nov. 1. Senior guard Skylar Diggins, one of only two returning starters from last year’s national runner-up team, netted 13 points and added seven assists and five rebounds. Junior guard Kayla McBride, the other returning starter, contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds. However, it was a new face leading the Irish, as freshman guard Jewell Loyd
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stepped up. They have a heck of a program, and it’s one we try to emulate. The style of play, the success is something that we’re trying to replicate here.” Despite losses from last year’s championship squad, Jerry York’s team has remained at the top of the college hockey world, thanks in large part to sterling goaltending and a lethal power play. The Eagles rode the play of now-senior goaltender Parker Milner to the national championship in his first year as a starter in 2011-2012 and have continued to rely on him this year. The senior owns a .932 save percentage and a 1.99 GAA. The Eagles have already netted 10 power play goals on the year at a 40 percent conversion rate that is first in the country. Acknowledging this strength, Jackson noted that the Irish will have to play disciplined, penaltyfree hockey and limit mistakes on the penalty kill.
had a game-high 20 points on 6-11 shooting. Ohio State enters the classic without having played an exhibition game. However, the Buckeyes will present a tough test for the Irish, McGraw said. “It’s going to be a great game,” she said. “They’re an experienced team. They lost their starting point guard to graduation, and we of course lost three starters. So I think the rest of their team is pretty experienced. We have a lot of new faces — we’re incredibly young. It’s a big test for us this early in the season.” Friday marks the first time since 2008 — when they defeated No. 22 LSU — the Irish will begin their regular-season slate with a game against a ranked opponent. If the Irish are to capture another season-opening win they will have to show something on the defensive end, their coach said. “[Senior guard] Tayler Hill from Ohio State, one of their leading scorers in the nation, led the Big Ten in scoring, and also a great defensive player,” McGraw said. “So I think she’s a big key to their team. So we’ve got to come along defensively. We lost [former Irish guard] Brittany Mallory, who was our best defender. We lost [former Irish forward] Devereaux Peters, who was the Big East’s best defender, so defensively we’re very young.” Irish fans will get a first glimpse of the new-look lineup Friday in the Carrier Classic. Notre Dame and Ohio State will tip off at 4 p.m. aboard the USS Yorktown. Contact Joseph Monardo at jmonardo@nd.edu
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had to play our key guys to get away from Cardinal Stritch the other night.” Fresh off its best season in the Missouri Valley Conference, Evansville returns three starters and nearly 70 percent of its scoring. In their season opener a year ago, the Purple Aces defeated Butler 80-77 in overtime, who was coming off a trip to the 2011 NCAA championship game. Brey said the Irish are aware of Evansville’s past early-season success and are expecting an “unbelievable challenge” from a veteran, perimeter-oriented team. “We’re not good enough to be looking past anybody, a team that won 16 games last year that is trending up,” Brey said. “They can shoot the ball. They make shots from out there. They know how they play. … It’s a heck of a challenge for us. It’s a good, tough first game.” Evansville senior guard Colt Ryan averaged 20.5 points per game last year and was named to the all-conference first team. “They’ve got a kid who can really score the ball,” Brey said of the 6-foot-5 guard. “He can score it. He can put up 25 [points] easy. When you have really good veteran guards, you’ve got a chance every night.” Brey will look to two of his own experienced guards — juniors Eric Atkins and Jerian Grant — to propel the Irish
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Irish senior forward Jack Cooley goes in for a layup during Notre Dame’s 70-56 win over Cardinal Stritch on Nov. 2 at Purcell Pavilion.
attack. Atkins, Grant, senior forward Jack Cooley, graduate student forward Scott Martin and sophomore forward/guard Pat Connaughton will again make up the starting five. Senior center Garrick Sherman and freshman forward Cameron Biedscheid round out the top seven. While Brey said he feels good about those seven players, he is still deciding how to allocate remaining minutes. “Where we go after [the first seven] is still to be determined,” Brey said. “If somebody goes down in that seven, [freshman forward] Zach Auguste has been impressive coming back [from an ankle injury] the last couple days. We have [senior forward] Tom Knight, who at the end of last season gave us good minutes off the bench. Those are the two guys Paid Advertisement
“You have to contain them. You can’t allow them to get backdoor goals. You can’t allow them to get odd-man rushes on the power play,” Jackson said. “You’ve got to have skating ability, stick skills on defense and anticipation. You’ve got to be willing to block a shot or win a battle on the wall to get pucks out.” The Irish have a strong group of forwards on the penalty kill, led by junior Mike Voran, who will hope to contain the Eagles’ attack. On offense, Notre Dame will continue to look to junior centers T.J. Tynan and captain Anders Lee for production. With both schools’ football teams meeting on the gridiron Saturday, Jackson said the anticipation for the game is heightened. “It’s a Notre Dame-B.C. weekend,” Jackson said. “There’s a lot of excitement.” The Irish and Eagles will hit the ice at Kelley Rink at 7 p.m. tonight in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Contact Conor Kelly at ckelly17@nd.edu
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that come to mind after those seven that kind of established themselves.” Even within the core of seven players, Brey said he feels he has a lot of versatility with substitutions and playing styles. “When you deal with just those seven, you’ve got a lot of interchangeable parts there,” Brey said. “Here is what we’ve done with the program … we can put Garrick Sherman in for Eric Atkins. We can sub a center for a point guard. … We’re deep because there are a lot of different combinations. We’re deep at seven.” The Irish battle Evansville on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Purcell Pavilion. Contact Mike Monaco at jmonaco@nd.edu
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Horoscope | Eugenia Last CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Emma Stone, 24; Ethan Hawke, 42; Maria Shriver, 57; Sally Field, 66. Happy Birthday: Refuse to get involved in melodrama. Don’t limit the possibilities when it comes to your abilities and utilizing what you have to work with in order to get ahead. Own what you have to offer, display it proudly and you will get the kind of response you need to reach the success you are searching for. Your numbers are 8, 14, 22, 26, 34, 40, 47. ARIES (March 21-April 19): Travel, regardless of distance, to enjoy the company of someone you share an interest with or who can contribute to what you are working toward. A change in your financial situation is apparent and a personal investment will pay off. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Give-and-take will be necessary if you want to maintain balance at work or within a partnership. Don’t let emotions run wild. Use your imagination wisely to differentiate what you have to offer. Put pressure on anyone holding you back. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Choose your friends and colleagues wisely. You will be prone to getting involved with someone who withholds information or is vague. Love is in the stars. Networking will bring about both personal and professional opportunities CANCER (June 21-July 22): Mingle with people who are into the same things you are. A creative hobby will bring about various options that will enable you to explore new avenues, pastimes and lifestyles. Don’t let a jealous relationship stand in your way LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): The people you are closest to will be the most difficult to deal with. Keep an open mind and schedule interesting activities. A personal change will do you good. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Don’t mix business with pleasure. Avoid anyone looking for an argument or trying to pressure you into something you’d prefer not to do. Overreacting, overspending and overindulging will end up ruining your personal plans. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Getting rid of clutter will serve a purpose. The help you give by donating items you no longer use will benefit someone who can offer you insight in return. Exploring a creative idea will lead to prosperity. Love is on the rise. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Depression will set in if you let emotional issues concerning a relative or friend get to you. Try to separate what you do from those having a negative effect on your emotional wellness. Let your creative imagination lead to positive output. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Take a close look at any deal being offered and you will find a way to slant it in your favor. Use your charm or even a little innocent manipulation and you will be able to make changes that will improve your life. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): You can pick up information that will help you advance if you are disciplined and attentive. Focus on consistency and responsibility and you will win favors and the support you need from someone in a high position. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t question others or volunteer information that is likely to be used against you or to defeat you. Put more effort into your home, family and financial situation. You will also find a way to excel in a new and interesting direction. PISCES (Feb. 19- March 20): Sit back and see what transpires. Secure your position by observing what others do. Stick to basics when discussing your plans. The less you share with others, the better you will do. For now, it’s best to be secretive about your plans. Birthday Baby: You are colorful, generous, sociable and curious. You are a good sport.
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Tip-off After two exhibitions, the No. 22 Irish host Evansville in Purcell Pavilion for regular-season opener By MIKE MONACO Sports Writer
“We’re playing with real bullets now.” With those words, Irish coach Mike Brey signaled the start of the regular season, which begins when the No. 22 Irish square off with Evansville in the opening round of the Coaches vs. Cancer Classic on Saturday. Notre Dame is coming off a pair of exhibition victories that were anything but similar. The Irish rolled to a 111-52 demolition of Division II Quincy on Oct. 29 before grinding out a 70-56 win over Cardinal Stritch of the NAIA on Nov. 2. “We had to battle to beat Cardinal Stritch,” Brey said.
“Who are we to look past anybody? If we can win, that’s a quality win. Whoever wins Saturday, it’s a quality win for the other one because I think Evansville is going to get into the Missouri Valley [Conference] and do a lot of damage.” Brey said battling Cardinal Stritch for 40 minutes has prepared the Irish to get that first quality win. “What I liked about the other night was at halftime, I told them, ‘We’re in one and we have got to figure this thing out,’ and we had game pressure on us,” Brey said. “I’m really glad we had that kind of experience before Saturday and obviously we see BREY PAGE 18
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Irish graduate student guard Scott Martin pulls up for a shot in Notre Dame’s 70-56 victory over Cardinal Stritch on Nov. 2 at Purcell Pavilion. The Irish open their regular season against Evansville on Saturday.
ND women’s basketball
Top-ranked Eagles Notre Dame opens season provide tough test as part of Carrier Classic By CONOR KELLY Sports Writer
One year ago, Notre Dame knocked off top-ranked Boston College in dramatic fashion on “Dedication Night” for the recently-finished Compton Family Ice Arena, courtesy of a goal from current junior Bryan Rust with just 1.2 seconds remaining in overtime. It was a signature win for the Irish, and a scene the team hopes to repeat when No. 7 Notre Dame (6-2-0, 3-1-0-0 CCHA) travels to Chestnut Hill, Mass., for another matchup tonight with the onceagain No. 1 Eagles (6-1-0, 4-1-0 Hockey East). Boston College is once again ranked first in the country after capturing the 2012 national championship, the program’s third in five years.
While the annual game between the two teams has always been a natural rivalry, the intensity has increased since the Eagles defeated the Irish 4-1 in the 2008 national championship game and will only become more fervent as the Irish move from the CCHA to Hockey East next season. Irish coach Jeff Jackson said that the growing importance of the rivalry speaks volumes about how far the Irish program has come. “Until a few years ago, I don’t know how seriously they took us,” Jackson said. “I think they take us seriously now. My first few years here, it was ‘just’ Notre Dame. Now it’s ‘Notre Dame.’” “Ever since the national championship game, the rivalry has see RIVALRY PAGE 18
By JOSEPH MONARDO Sports Writer
Notre Dame’s season opener will be the first of its kind as women’s basketball moves into the fringes of the ocean. The No. 7 Irish and No. 19 Ohio State will tip off their respective campaigns in the Carrier Classic aboard the USS Yorktown in Mount Pleasant, S.C. For the Irish, the game is the first since they dropped the national championship game, 80-61, to Baylor on April 3. Notre Dame will retake the court, but this time outdoors. “This is the first time ever a women’s game had been played on an aircraft carrier,” Irish coach Muffet McGraw see FIRST PAGE 18
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Irish senior guard Skylar Diggins, right, goes up for a shot during Notre Dame’s 88-28 win over Edinboro on Nov. 1 at Purcell Pavilion.
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Championship road begins in Alumni Stadium By JACK HEFFERON Sports Writer
Once you reach the postseason, everything comes down to achieving and realizing your goals. But if No. 20 Notre Dame is to reach its expectation of challenging for a national championship, it is going to need just that: goals.
The Irish defense has held opposing offenses to one goal in the team’s past four games, keeping Notre Dame (13-5-2, 8-1-1 Big East) in games despite its struggles to find the back of the net. Three straight 1-0 wins gave way to a 1-0 defeat at the hands of No. 10 Marquette in the Big East semifinals, eliminating the Irish from the race for the
conference crown. “We’ve really struggled in the past two or three weeks to score goals and create the kinds of chances we’ll need in this playoff run,” Irish coach Randy Waldrum said. “So this week, we spent a lot of time on the attacking part of the game, and the training has been good and intense. It’s definitely been
a playoff week, and I’m really pleased with that.” Notre Dame has one more chance to make this season an unforgettable one in the NCAA tournament, and that journey will start tonight against Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The Panthers (8-8-1, 5-2-0 Horizon League) also boast a strong defense and have pitched three
straight shutouts. Waldrum said Milwaukee-Wisconsin’s staunch defense would force the Irish to step up offensively, putting an emphasis on a few key players that could decide the game. “We need production [from junior midfielder] Elizabeth see WALDRUM PAGE 16